2020 CASK 23 Cabernet Sauvignon

ABOUT CASK 23

The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, the winery enlisted the help of celebrated winemaker André Tchelistcheff. As he tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, one lot from S.L.V. was so beautiful and deliciously distinct the winery decided it should be bottled separately.

VINEYARDS & WINEMAKING

CASK 23 is a tale of two vineyards that come together in a harmonious blend, but it’s also a story of farming special blocks that become the true expression of this iconic wine. In the vineyard, specific blocks have been designated for CASK 23 and are farmed with the highest level of care throughout the growing season.

VINTAGE

A dry and hot growing season, coupled with a global pandemic, and multiple wildfires made 2020 a year we won’t forget. Rain right at bloom interrupted fruit set and provided a “natural fruit thinning” that brought the crop in balance relative to the dry soil conditions. The warm weather this vintage produced wines with a riper character. We are very pleased with the resulting wines from the 2020 vintage (although there won’t be as many bottles) to carry our legacy forward.

TASTING NOTES

The 2020 CASK 23 combines the signature perfume notes of FAY vineyard with the structure and dark fruit of S.L.V. Fragrant and fresh aromas of red and black currant, black tea, anise and nutmeg fill the nose. The wine has a vibrant mouthfeel with savory and velvety tannins along with blackberry and currant flavors. This is an elegant, flavorful vintage of CASK 23 with integrated oak, refined tannins and a lasting aftertaste.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Enjoy this CASK 23 with Red Wine& Porcini Braised Short Ribs with Polenta, Honey & Calabrian Chile Pork Chops with Roasted Apples, or Truffled Goat Cheese Risotto with Prosciutto, Arugula, & Aged Balsamic.