Are you looking for a truly special wine to put away for a very special occasion that may not come for years? Then you’ll want a “Best Of” bottle of 2002 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, a remarkable wine with an impressive structure and substance that will only improve with age. A true family operation, Staglin is one of Napa Valley’s largest single vineyards owned by a family without any outside investors. Staglin also has become one of Napa’s most critically acclaimed wineries since its first vintages were introduced in 1986. The cabernet sauvignon gets its distinctive intensity and character from the 60-acre ranch’s micro-climate against the slope of Mt. St. John, the Mayacamas Range’s tallest mountain. Excellent drainage and unique loam soil along with the Staglins’ severe thinning and organic viticultural practices yield rich, select fruit that makes a powerful cab with excellent depth and complexity. The 2002 Staglin highlights sweet tannins and smoky oaks with anise highlights, offering a wine that is great today and even better tomorrow.

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