2021 Mirror Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon

Venge says:

Traditional fermentation with 21 days on the skins, followed by native malolactic fermentation over the first 6 months, stirred in barrel, with a total of 22 months aging in 100% new Darnajou, and Taransaud, French oak. TASTING NOTES: Whew, the ’21 packs a flavorful punch! A knockout, massive wine, focused nose of plum, currant… give it some time and it’s the entire black fruit spectrum. It is incredibly intoxicating. Crushed herbs, dried cherry, savory spice and kirsch. Catching right up at the start is a robust mouthfeel, elixir-like presence. Mountain fruit from the rare 337 cone at 1400 feet. Chocolate dipped cherry, accurately fine, dusty tannins. Flavors are consistent and abound, and persist well over 4 minutes.

This may very well be the greatest Cabernet Venge has ever made (and as you know, he’s made some good ones!).

The only other place to buy this is at the winery, for $150.