Black Stallion - Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (750ml) Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Black Stallion - Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (750ml) Simonsberg-StellenboschDescription Black Stallion Hritage Cabernet Sauvignon is a premier offering from Napa Valleys renowned Black Stallion Estate, representing the pinnacle of the winerys craftsmanship. This wine is a tribute to the rich history and exceptional terroir of Napa Valley, made from the finest Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from select vineyard sites. The wine showcases the bold character of Napas Cabernets, balanced by elegance and finesse. Aged in French

Even with the additions

and bananas

Varietal fruit-driven palate

Excellent balance in the mouth

but the structure says Borgeot

the nose develops more jammy notes of Roussillon red apricot

The texture on the palate is concentrated but not heavy

very firm and yet wonderfully plush with a powerful core of fruit—this vintage is truly an iron fist in a velvet glove

dusty and well integrated

It has great balance between structure and flavor with a light approachable palate

and it’s ripe and charming

then evolves to show musky black currants and crushed rocks