Winemaker Michael Baldacci uses less new French oak for his Oakville Cabernet than he uses for his Stags Leap District Cab. He stated the oak “adds a bit of weight in the mid-palate, without overwhelming the smooth and graceful structure” of the wine. This alluring wine is garnet colored with a nose of blackberry, red plum, and cedar shavings. It is well rounded with silky tannins and flavors of ripe black fruits, river rock, cocoa powder, and espresso bean. Michael recommends drinking now (as do we) to enjoy the expressive fruit flavors.
