2019 Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, USA

Winemaker Notes: The 2019 vintage was relatively mild and balanced compared to some of the extremes experienced in previous years. However, it still featured a range of weather conditions that will leave a distinct mark on the wines produced. The year began with a cold and wet winter and early spring, followed by an abundantly warm and sunny April. Then came an almost historically rainy May, giving the season a rollercoaster feel. Fortunately, the weather knew when to slow down, allowing for a smaller crop to reach peak maturity at the right time.

The 2019 Staglin Cabernet is a beautifully sculpted wine that unfolds like a well-written thriller. It showcases brilliant dialogue between its dramatic dark fruit, fine tannins, alluring resins, and focused acidity. The flavors build masterfully to a climax of sun-ripened fig, lively boysenberry, and hints of cedar. As these peak flavors gently recede, they reveal layers of lavender-infused Dutch cocoa and rosebud tea that swirl gracefully around a resolute, savory core. The wine’s textural finish is sustained by an ever-evolving interplay of subtle, earth-driven notes, eventually releasing softly from the palate. While already showing lovely refinement, all signs suggest this will become an age-worthy classic, reflecting the phenomenal quality of the vintage.