The 1987 Cask 23 offers a huge aroma of coffee, fruitcake, cassis, oriental spices, toasty new oak, herbs, and black fruits that is profound. In the mouth, there is an almost endless sensation of voluptuous, velvety fruit, as well as an opulence that borders on decadence. Rich and medium-bodied, but soft and supple (almost deceptively so), this distinctive, original expression of winemaking should provide immense pleasure for at least the next 12-15 years. There is no reason to defer your gratification. - Robert Parker (10/1993)
WS 80 (12/2008): Drying out, with a hint of currant and berry, ending with sage and herbal notes.--'87 California Cabernet retrospective. Drink now. 593 cases made.
IWC 86 (10/2002): Full medium red. Redcurrant, raspberry and slightly medicinal cherry on the nose. Sweet and penetrating, with good ripeness but also a green component and a slight hard edge. Somewhat chunky wine with good sweetness but some alcoholic harshness on the end.
Producer: Stags Leap Wine Cellars
Vintage: 1987
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Stags Leap District
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