2006 CASK 23

Cabernet Sauvignon

The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, winery founder Warren Winiarski enlisted the help of celebrated winemaker André Tchelistcheff. As they tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, one lot of wine from S.L.V. was so deliciously distinct that they decided it should be bottled separately. It was named CASK 23 for the large wooden cask in which it was aged. Today, the wine is a blend of the most distinctive fruit from the S.L.V. and FAY vineyards. Made only in great vintage years, it is one of the most highly regarded and collected wines worldwide.

Tasting Notes

A complex series of aromas unfold in the glass, from warm berries and concentrated cassis, to chocolate fudge, violets, and barrel spices. The deep, dark fruit and chocolate flavors are surrounded by a velvety texture and fine tannins that linger on the palate.

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Blend:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol:
14.5
pH:
3.81
Total Acidity:
.55g/100ml
Barrel Aging:
24 months
100% French oak
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