Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 99
Vintage: 2024
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District
10 cases produced
Highlights
- A tribute to 50 years since the inaugural 1974 vintage of CASK 23 Cabernet Sauvignon
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Stag's Leap Vineyard, which won the Judgment of Paris in 1976
- Made from S.L.V.’s oldest vines plus fruit from the same area first planted by the founder
- Grapes harvested at lower Brix, fermented with manual punch-downs to echo 1970s winemaking style
Description
Celebrate 50 years of CASK 23 with this 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon; a tribute to the inaugural 1974 vintage that put Stag’s Leap Vineyard on the map when it won the 1976 Judgement of Paris. Crafted from the estate’s oldest vines located in the original vineyard blocks planted by founder Warren Winiarski, this wine honors its heritage and historical significance, echoing the soul and energy of Napa Valley in the 1970s. Meticulously crafted by winemaker Marcus Notaro, it captures the elegance, structure, and distinctive character that has made CASK 23 legendary—an enduring expression of history, place, and Napa Valley mastery.
Wine Facts
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Marcus Notaro
Winemaker, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Marcus Notaro joined Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in May 2013 as Winemaker, bringing with him close to two decades of expertise and passion for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. Marcus was previously making red wines in Washington state since 1995 and was the winemaker for Col Solare, a prestigious winery located in the Red Mountain appellation of Washington State. Col Solare is a partnership between Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marchesi Antinori of Italy.
Marcus loves the complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon, saying, "It can make a rich, powerful wine without being heavy while truly expressing where it was grown." This passion is what drew Marcus to Napa Valley and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. His understanding of the Stag's Leap Wine Cellars signature wine style -- one of elegance and balance, ripeness and restraint -- and his ability to express both the terroir of the vineyard and the true varietal character of the grape, make him ideally suited for continuing the winemaking legacy at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
Country born: United States
Education: While working at Col Solare, Marcus Notaro developed a strong rapport with the Antinori vineyard and winemaking teams during frequent travels to the Antinori estates in Tuscany. That experience fostered an international winemaking perspective that he has brought to his new role at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Everything begins in the vineyard and then it all comes together in the cellar. You need to do what the vineyard and the vintage tell you.
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Winery Distribution
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alaska (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Arizona (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Arkansas (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- California (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Colorado (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Connecticut (Allan S Goodman, Inc.)
- Connecticut (Brescome Barton, Inc.)
- Connecticut (Eder Brothers, Inc.)
- Delaware (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Florida (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Georgia (United Distributors, Inc.)
- Hawaii (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Idaho (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Idaho (TEC Distributing)
- Idaho (C. Stein, Inc. dba CSB)
- Idaho (S & C Importers and Distributors, Inc.)
- Illinois (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Indiana (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Iowa (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Kansas (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Kentucky (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Louisiana (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Maryland (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Minnesota (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Mississippi (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Missouri (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Montana (Blue Rock Distributing Company)
- Montana (Briggs Distributing )
- Montana (Bronken's Good Time Company)
- Montana (Gusto Distributing Co.)
- Montana (Lehrkind's Incorporated)
- Nebraska (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Nevada (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- New Hampshire (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- New Mexico (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- New York (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- North Dakota (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Ohio (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Oklahoma (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Oregon (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Pennsylvania (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- South Carolina (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- South Dakota (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Texas (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Utah (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Washington (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Wyoming (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)