Realm Cellars Moonracer, Stags Leap District, USA 2023

“Moonracer” 2023 is a powerful yet beautifully polished Cabernet Sauvignon from the Stags Leap District, showcasing the dramatic structure and distinctive volcanic soils of this legendary Napa Valley AVA. The wine offers rich layers of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, violet, graphite, dark chocolate, and savory spice, with a luxurious, full-bodied palate framed by refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Deep, concentrated, and remarkably elegant, Moonracer 2023 is a serious cellar candidate that combines the intensity of Stags Leap with Realm's signature precision and finesse.

"Aged 20 months in 80% new French oak, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Moonracer offers killer aromatics of darker currants, smoky tobacco, chocolate, and lead pencil that give this an almost Mouton Rothschild-like style. It's medium to full-bodied with a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and integrated acidity. Very much in the fresher, yet structured style of the vintage, it will benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and keep for 30 years or more." 98+