2011 Staglin "Estate" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

“The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate has aged beautifully. It shows the intensely savory profile of the year but also has plenty of richness and texture, along with the balance to see it aged for another decade plus. I would continue to cellar the 2011, as it still has quite a bit of baby fat. Inky dark fruit, grilled herbs, chocolate menthol and pine build with a bit of time in the glass. Production was 1,500 cases, down by about 40%. I loved the 2011 when I tasted it eight years ago, and feel the exact same way today. (AG)” (10/2022)

“A slightly lean wine with dark-chocolate and berry character. Medium body with firm tannins and a juicy finish. Classy and delicious. Very solid for the vintage.” (05/2014)

“Gorgeous earthiness here, with forest floor and ripe blackcurrant-jam aromas. Lots of bordelais credentials here, but with fruit intensity that is 100% Californian. Impressive length and complexity – shows that mature Napa Cabernet can compete with the best of Bordeaux – although high alcohol does unbalance the finish a bit. 18/20 points (RH)” (09/2018)