2023 DAKOTA SHY CABERNET SAUVIGNON STELTZNER VINEYARD
TASTING NOTES
Dense, sweet fruit, graphite and floral aromas. Cassis, dark chocolate flavors push along with phenomenal persistence, length and density. Packs supple richness without heaviness and shows impressive complexity of flavors. Precise and creamy, with a silk texture and fine grained tannins. I always love Steltzner but the 2023 is a level above what the site […]
STELTZNER VINEYARD
Dick Steltzner His daughter, Allison Steltzner, now leads the legacy, allowing Dick to retire. Allison has become a friend of ours over the many growing seasons since and we’re so fortunate to now be working with her family’s fruit.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Appellation | Stag’s Leap |
| Blend | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Barrel Aging | 18 months, 70% New French Oak |
| Clones | Martini Clone, 337 |
| Rootstocks | 1103P |
| Soils | Boomer-Forward-Felta complex, into Bale clay loam |
| Vineyard Manager | Matt Hardin |
| Winemaker | Tom Garrett |
| Production | 20 cases, 10 barrels |