V. opens with dark fruit, cassis, cocoa, and cedar spice.
The palate is rich yet poised, with gravelly, iron-tinged mineral notes and a firm backbone of polished tannins. It feels more about precision and length than sheer volume, which gives it a restrained, ageworthy profile. If you know Stag’s Leap’s Cask 23, this is the more mineral-driven, tighter-knit side of the estate.
Best with a grilled ribeye, roast lamb, or mushroom risotto.
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