The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is up-front and aromatic as well, with beautiful red, blue, and black fruits as well as notes of smoked tobacco, incense, and chocolate. It shows the round, supple, super-elegant style of the vintage, and it’s drinking beautifully today.

Odette's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is dark, sensual and inviting. Black stone fruit, mocha, black cherry and spice are pushed forward. This is an especially ripe, fruity style for Stags Leap. It would be nice to see a little more character, but hopefully that will come with time. The significant presence of Merlot gives the 2014 its succulent, creamy personality. Although not especially complex, the 2014 is delicious. Odette is an intriguing estate. In 2012, the PlumpJack Group purchased the property and cellar from the Steltzner family. Since then, Odette has worked diligently to redevelop most of the vineyard holdings, but that also means that it will likely be some years before the full potential of this site can be realized. One of the unique aspects of Odette is the presence of a fair amount of blenders. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot are all planted here. (AG)

Aromas of plums, berries, mushrooms and spices follow through to a full body, soft and round tannins and a savory finish. A juicy and soft-textured red.