Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Stag’s Leap District Hirondelle 2014

94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): “[$120 list] Deep, inky and enveloping, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Hirondelle Estate Vineyard captures all the elements that make Stags Leaps Cabernets so compelling. A host of lavender, mint, sage, graphite and crème de cassis notes flesh out in an effortless, noble Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with notable depth and intensity. Drink: 2020-2034. (Dec 2016)”

Producer notes: “[$120 list] Enticing aromas of clove, blueberry pie and just a hint of menthol lead way to complex red fruit flavors with bright acidity. The wine showcases toasted oak and fine tannins with a long, lingering finish. Barrel aged 20 months in French oak (60% new). Alcohol 14.1%.”