Staglin Family Vineyard
Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
5/21/23 Tasting group. Group 2nd, my 2nd. Nice mineralogy, brighter than many in the group. Good acidity. Getting old.
5/21/23 Tasting group. Group 2nd, my 2nd. Nice mineralogy, brighter than many in the group. Good acidity. Getting old.
May 22nd, 2023
The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is very clearly the product of the era in which it was made. Inky and deeply extracted, the 2001 saturates the palate with copious blackberry jam, chocolate, spice and sweet oak from the 100% new barrels used at the time. The 2001 is not an especially elegant or nuanced wine, but it has aged well and has another decade of life ahead of it, maybe more. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2023)
The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is very clearly the product of the era in which it was made. Inky and deeply extracted, the 2001 saturates the palate with copious blackberry jam, chocolate, spice and sweet oak from the 100% new barrels used at the time. The 2001 is not an especially elegant or nuanced wine, but it has aged well and has another decade of life ahead of it, maybe more. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2023)
Apr 13th, 2023So lovely. Won the cork lottery.
So lovely. Won the cork lottery.
Dec 7th, 2021
Oh man this was singing. I think it's reached a plateau that will last for a decade. Needs lots of air. Give it an hour in a decanter and then watch this flower unfold. Bravo!
Oh man this was singing. I think it's reached a plateau that will last for a decade. Needs lots of air. Give it an hour in a decanter and then watch this flower unfold. Bravo!
Oct 31st, 2020
Last and best bottle of the 12-case. Aromatically insane - licorice, roses, Rutherford dust - ahead of a fully resolved, velvety palate of saddle leather, dark chocolate, dark red and purple fruit and completely melted tannins. 60 second tail (or more). As previously noted, more than acceptable bottle variation in the case, but this gem was worth it all...
Last and best bottle of the 12-case. Aromatically insane - licorice, roses, Rutherford dust - ahead of a fully resolved, velvety palate of saddle leather, dark chocolate, dark red and purple fruit and completely melted tannins. 60 second tail (or more). As previously noted, more than acceptable bottle variation in the case, but this gem was worth it all...
Sep 22nd, 2020
July 4 th celebration. Complete enjoyment. Beginning middle and finish .
July 4 th celebration. Complete enjoyment. Beginning middle and finish .
Jul 6th, 2020
Founded in 1985 by Staglin Family who produces world class wines. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe black berry fruits, sweet spice and licorice. On the palate flavors of juicy raspberry, currants and blackberry with cinnamon, cacao, good acidity and mouthfeel, with big intense approachable dusty tannins. Long finish, good balance ending with cedar, fruit and sweet spice, good now but a few years will enhance.
Founded in 1985 by Staglin Family who produces world class wines. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe black berry fruits, sweet spice and licorice. On the palate flavors of juicy raspberry, currants and blackberry with cinnamon, cacao, good acidity and mouthfeel, with big intense approachable dusty tannins. Long finish, good balance ending with cedar, fruit and sweet spice, good now but a few years will enhance.
Apr 18th, 2020A soaring Staglin that fully sorted with 30 mins of air. Beautiful nose full of red flowers and dark cherry, some cedar. Intense, haunting hints of resolving tannins and dark red fruit with a Bordeaux vibe. Really nice. Call out to Pappas Bros. Houston Steakhouse majestic list (and great advice!).
A soaring Staglin that fully sorted with 30 mins of air. Beautiful nose full of red flowers and dark cherry, some cedar. Intense, haunting hints of resolving tannins and dark red fruit with a Bordeaux vibe. Really nice. Call out to Pappas Bros. Houston Steakhouse majestic list (and great advice!).
Dec 17th, 2019
Enjoying our 2011 in Tokyo. Holding up well. Finesse over power. Shari’s favorite.
Enjoying our 2011 in Tokyo. Holding up well. Finesse over power. Shari’s favorite.
Sep 28th, 2019
A nice full palate experience with fine grained tannins and a nice balance to keep the big flavors in check.
A nice full palate experience with fine grained tannins and a nice balance to keep the big flavors in check.
Jun 1st, 2019