2021 Staglin Family Vineyard Salus Cabernet Sauvignon Benchlands Napa Valley 750ML

2021 Staglin Family Vineyard Salus Cabernet Sauvignon Benchlands Napa Valley 750ML

2021 Staglin Family Vineyard Salus Cabernet Sauvignon Benchlands Napa Valley 750ML An intense bouquet and flavors of black currant, ripe plum, and blueberry interspersed with nuances of cedar and vanilla with a smooth finish. Opens with a burst of dark red fruit. Generous dark fruits are supported by a range of floral, earthy and herbaceous characters. The palate is bursting with blackcurrant and ripe raspberry deepened by crushed cacao nibs and fresh licorice root. The hint of grip and grit on the finish give this wine wonderful structure and life for years to come!

Staglin is one of the great blue chip properties of Napa. On the exclusive Belle Oaks Lane in Rutherford. Many believe and I agree that these are some of the pre-eminent Cabs coming out of Rutherford, one of the true great Napa Cabs that has proven itself in the cellar and the tasting room. Staglin has been on the top of their game for decades now. What impresses me most about Staglin is the number of top Napa Cab winemakers that have recognized the quality of a Staglin Cabernet, made wine there, have gone on to huge stardom and at the top of their resume’s is the fact that they made Staglin Cabernet. The list is the who’s who of Napa Cab rock stars: Luc Morlet who makes some of the finest under the Morlet label and 98pts Parker, Michel Rolland the international maestro, Andy Erickson of Screaming Eagle fame and Celia Welch the Queen of Napa making Scarecrow, Keever, Barb our and my favorite Corra on Pritchard Hill. Staglin Cabernet is found in the finest Cellars and Restaurant wine lists and is at the peak of quality. Today the wines are made by the extremely capable hands of Fredrik Johansson who has done an exceptional job with the wines new releases. Vineyard manager is the superb David Abreu and all under the watchful eye of Michel Rolland.

Now Stoglin’s Estate Cabernet sells $250 to $300 a bottle. Today’s wine is sourced from the same vineyards and gives you an opportunity to experience the greatness of Staglin at a fraction of the cost. This is the quintessential Napa lovers Cabernet that over delivers for the money. I have secured a great price on Staglin Salus Benchlands Cab 2021, the wine regularly sells for over $100 a bottle. The wine always sells out. This is the savvy wine lovers choice.