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Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2009<\/p><\/div>\n

We have traveled to Napa Valley several times but unfortunately never had the opportunity to visit Staglin Family Vineyard. After enjoying a 2009 Staglin Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and finding it definitely a delightful wine, I visited the winery\u2019s website and discovered some intriguing info.<\/p>\n

Staglin Family Vineyard<\/a> is a true family winery and vineyard with parents and adult children, Shannon and Brandon, very involved. Garen and Shari Staglin purchased the vineyard estate in 1985. Today the vineyard estate has 51 acres of grapevines. The estate vineyard is certified organic. The property has habitats for bees, insects and birds of prey. Wildlife on the estate includes: dragonflies, ladybugs, jackrabbits, fiches and red-tailed hawks. Solar power provides the winery with all of its energy needs.<\/p>\n

Most interesting for me is the philanthropy that is\u00a0a major commitment by the Staglins. While they support numerous charities, their main support is the Music Festival for Brain Health. According to the Staglin\u2019s winery website, \u201cThe Music Festival for Brain Health at Staglin Family Vineyard has brought together generous chefs, wineries, top billed musicians and scientists to raise significant funds and awareness for the cause. Thanks to its donors and support from the National Institute for Mental Health, the Music Festival for Brain\u00a0Health\u00a0 has raised over $200 million.”<\/p>\n

Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, Napa Valley 2009<\/em>
\nThis particular Cabernet Sauvignon had 14.9% alcohol. The wine was an opaque, dark purple color. The aroma was like a fruit salad of blackberries, black cherries, cassis and blueberries.\u00a0 The wine had a smooth mouthfeel. The taste included notes of blackberries, black cherries, licorice and cassis. This full-bodied wine had medium-bold tannins. The finish, with a medium length offered a hint of crispness and fruity notes.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s interesting to note that the front label of the bottle is an image of the \u201cWinged Woman Walking\u201d sculpture by Stephen de Staebler<\/a>. The back label recognizes the winery\u2019s motto. \u201cOur motto \u201cGreat Wine for Great Causes\u201d reflects our belief that any success we have achieved with our wines and in our lives is only a beginning to go on and do good things.\u201d<\/p>\n

Music Festival for Brain Health<\/em><\/p>\n

In 2017 the 23rd Annual Music Festival for Brain Health<\/a> takes place September 16. The events includes a Scientific Symposium, Wine Tasting Reception, Concert Performance and a VIP Dinner.<\/p>\n

If you are planning to visit Napa Valley, make plans to visit Staglin Family Vineyard. Reservations can be made online.\u00a0I know that the next time we visit Napa Valley, we will try to include a visit to Staglin Family Vineyard!<\/p>\n

Cheers!
\nKathy<\/p>\n