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Stag & Quail 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a limited-production, single-vineyard Cabernet crafted in one of Napa Valley's most celebrated vintages. Known as an under-the-radar producer, Stag & Quail has built a loyal following through exceptional quality, producing tiny quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon from distinctive vineyard sites. Aged for 12 months in French oak, this exclusive release offers remarkable value while supplies last.
Winemaking Notes
The Reserve was crafted from three individual estate blocks, all hand-picked and hand-sorted. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels, and the wine was aged for 22 months—one-third in new oak and two-thirds in neutral. Final blending was completed two months prior to bottling to ensure harmony, balance, and a refined expression of the estate fruit.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with a violet edge. The nose opens with layers of dark cherry, black currant, and cassis, accented by hints of dark chocolate, cedar, and crushed violets. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied with beautifully integrated tannins and bright acidity. Flavors of ripe blackberry, graphite, and toasted oak carry through a long, silky finish. An exceptional expression of single-vineyard Napa Cabernet.
Winemaking
Crafted from a single-vineyard Napa Valley estate and matured for 12 months in French oak, Stag & Quail 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon reflects a careful approach that emphasizes varietal purity, balance, and vineyard expression. The restrained oak aging enhances the wine's dark fruit character while adding subtle complexity and structure, resulting in a Cabernet built for both immediate enjoyment and graceful aging.
Technical details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (Small percentages of Merlot and Petit Verdot may be included for balance) |
| Appellation | Napa Valley, California |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Oak Program | Aged 20–24 months in French oak barrels (Approximately 60–75% new oak) |
| Aging Potential | Drink 2026–2040+
Built for long-term cellaring. |
Why This Wine Stands Out
✔ 94-Point Rated Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
✔ Aged 24 Months in French Oak Barrels
✔ Rich, Structured, and Cellar Worthy
✔ Produced in Extremely Limited Quantities
✔ Elegant Gold Metal Label Presentation
Vintage Notes
2023 stands as one of Napa Valley's most celebrated vintages in recent memory. A mild growing season with warm days and cool nights preserved natural acidity while allowing phenolic ripeness to develop fully. The result is wines of remarkable balance — concentrated yet elegant, built for both immediate enjoyment and extended cellaring.
Technical Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Alcohol | ~14.2% |
| Production | 110 cases annually |
Winemaking
Carefully selected vineyard lots were harvested at peak ripeness and fermented in small lots to preserve site expression. Extended maceration enhanced structure and depth, followed by aging in French oak barrels to integrate tannins and elevate complexity.
Technical Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Producer | Stag & Quail |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Napa Valley, CA |
| Classification | Single Vineyard |
| Alcohol | 14.2% |
| pH | 3.68 |
| TA | 5.9 g/L |
| Residual Sugar | Dry (< 2 g/L) |
| Oak Aging | 12 months, French Oak |
| Production | Very Limited |
| Cellaring | Drink now through 2038 |
| Decant | 45–60 minutes if opening young |
| Harvest Date | October 6, 2023 |
| Bottling Date | January 15, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Question
Perfect With…
This Napa Valley Cabernet pairs beautifully with dry-aged ribeye, braised short ribs, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto, and aged cheddar or other hard cheeses. Serve at cellar temperature and decant for 45–60 minutes to fully express its layered aromas and polished structure.
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Expert Tasting Notes, Ultimate Wine Challenge
Impressive nose of smoky cassis, pipe tobacco, cedar, vanilla bean, resin, and saddle leather. A chorus of stewed black fruits, sweet spice, vanilla, and oak build on the palate, with pleasing drying tannins to add structure.
Expert Tasting Notes, Ultimate Wine Challenge
Dried black currants, nutmeg, dried tobacco, and cocoa nibs abound on the nose. The palate is rich and structured with blackberry jam, cedar, and sweet spice. The finish is equally rich and jammy with a long, smooth finish.
Expert Tasting Notes, Ultimate Wine Challenge
Freshly sliced bresaola, vine ripe tomatoes, and cassis are sweet and savory aromas. Bold flavors are bright and juicy with blackcurrants and blackberries, dusty cocoa powder, an earthy mineral flare. The big flavors here would do well next to a richly marbled steak.
Extremely Limited Allocation
Extremely limited — once sold out, there’s no restock. A rare chance to secure a collector-level Napa release.