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2009 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers inviting aromas of b ... Read more

2009 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers inviting aromas of black cherry cola, red cherry, vanilla bean and cocoa powder along with a touch of clove and sage. These notes carry over onto palate and combine with flavors of milk chocolate, toasty oak and hint of wintergreen. wine has a smooth texture with great depth and fine-grained tannins. vibrant fruit, great structure and balanced acidity make this wine pair extremely well with hardy dishes such as braised short ribs or filet mignon with a Cabernet and wild mushroom demi-glace. The Wine Advocate rating: 90. Minimize

2009 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers inviting aromas of b ... Read more

2009 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers inviting aromas of black cherry cola, red cherry, vanilla bean and cocoa powder along with a touch of clove and sage. These notes carry over onto palate and combine with flavors of milk chocolate, toasty oak and hint of wintergreen. wine has a smooth texture with great depth and fine-grained tannins. vibrant fruit, great structure and balanced acidity make this wine pair extremely well with hardy dishes such as braised short ribs or filet mignon with a Cabernet and wild mushroom demi-glace. Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot The Wine Advocate rating: 90. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. The FAY vineyard is the land where the story of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars began back in 1969 when Warren Winiarski tasted Nathan Fay's 1968 homemade Cabernet. Warren knew, instantly, that he had found what he was searching for-classic elements of fruit and structure, suppleness and balance. It was a style that Warren refers to as “an iron fist in a velvet glove.' As luck would have it, an adjoining prune orchard was for sale. The Winiarski's purchased the land and planted a vineyard-now known as S.L.V. - and soon after, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars was born.. In 1986, Nathan offered to sell his vineyard to the Winiarski family. In his honor, the vineyard was named FAY. By the time we acquired the vineyard, many of the vines were nearly a quarter-century old and nearing the end of their best growing years. We embarked on an ambitious replanting program, experimenting with rootstocks, row orientation, and trellising to attain optimal expression of the terroir. Our replanting efforts are now fully realized and all vineyard blocks are in production. Vineyard blocks on the eastern slope, closest to the Palisades, contribute structural components derived from the volcanic soils there, while the more aromatic components come from the vineyard blocks on the western alluvial upland. When blended together, we achieve the classic expression of ”an iron fist in a velvet glove.” CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

The fruit for this remarkable wine was harvested by hand fr ... Read more

The fruit for this remarkable wine was harvested by hand from October 5 through October 14, 2005, entirely from the three, estate grown, Husic Vineyards, above the Stags Leap District. Picked at extreme ripeness, the fruit was gently hand-sorted, destemmed, and sorted again until each grape was inspected. The grapes were carefully transferred to a fermentation tank without the use of pumps, and were fermented on the skins for more than 30 days. The inky-black wine was then transferred by gravity to new French Oak barrels and aged for nearly two years in caves held at 58A F. The best barrels were chosen for the final blend, and the wine was bottled without fining and with minimal filtration for clarity. The finished wine displays elegant raspberry and dark chocolate aromas, with notes of baking spices, cedar and warm toasty vanilla providing complexity. The texture on the palate is rich and satiny, with dark red fruits (dark cherries and plums) displaying a bright sweet character throughout the finish. Though the Husic Estate is known for dark intensity derived from its steep rocky hillside, this vintage displays a softness and elegance in addition to its intensity. The finished wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 100% Estate-grown, and aged in 100% new French oak barrels. 1,255 cases were produced. Minimize

2008 S.L.V. is 35th vintage since 1973 S.L.V. won Paris Tas ... Read more

2008 S.L.V. is 35th vintage since 1973 S.L.V. won Paris Tasting in 1976. This rich and generous Cabernet Sauvignon opens with crushed blackberry and ripe plum aromas, accented by notes of anise, fennel and cedar. Full-bodied and supple, wine flows smoothly across palate. wine's texture is reminiscent of enjoying a dark chocolate covered caramel with sea salt. Dark fruit and spice linger on fi nish. Serve S.L.V. with braised lamb shanks with star anise or pork tenderloin with fresh rosemary. The Wine Advocate rating: 90. Minimize

Wine Enthusiast rating: 94. Clos Du Val's flagship estate w ... Read more

Wine Enthusiast rating: 94. Clos Du Val's flagship estate wine, 2007 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet in color with complex aromas of ripe black fruit, cocoa, vanilla and a hint of dried herbs. wine has a rich, entry, and concentrated mid-palate, filling mouth with black fruit, spice and a hint of cocoa on finish. With its velvety-smooth tannins and elegant structure, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic expression of Stags Leap District terroir. finish is long and lingering. Enjoy now or cellar for at least 10+ years. Minimize

2008 FAY offers sweet floral aromas along with signature br ... Read more

2008 FAY offers sweet floral aromas along with signature bright cherry note of vineyard. Red plum and black cherry flavors combine with hints of vanilla, forest floor, and spice on palate. wine has great fruit concentration and fi ne grained tannins that lead to a long, plum-spiced finish. Enjoy with couscous with dried cherries, mushrooms and scallions or pair with roasted duck with a cherry demi-glace. The Wine Advocate rating: 92. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. CASK 23, made only in exceptional vintages, is usually a blend of the most distinctive fruit from our S.L.V. and FAY estate vineyards. The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, winery founder Warren Winiarski enlisted the help of celebrated winemakerAndre Tchelistcheff. As they tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, they noticed a distinct character in a lot from the center of Block 4, a character they described as “crushed violets'. It was so appealing that they decided to age this wine separately in a wooden cask, number 23. The wine was still so deliciously distinct after further aging in barrel, Warren decided to bottle it separately and give it a special name-CASK 23.. Much of S.L.V. has been replanted, but the vines in Block 4 from the original planting in 1972 still stand, and they continue to produce fruit of exquisite character. Over the years, we've identified other blocks and sub-blocks of our estate vineyards that consistently yield fruit ofexceptional quality, but the choice of which grapes go into CASK 23 is far from automatic. We pick and vinify in small lots, then carefully monitor each lot's development to determine which ones live up to their full potential.The fruit from S.L.V., with its volcanic soils, contribute complex structure, concentration, and spicy intensity, while the alluvial soils of FAY yield fruit with lush perfume and rich berry flavors. When blended together, the intense “fire'-like qualities of S.L.V. and the supple, “water'-likecharacteristics of FAY create a wine of classic elegance, structure, and age-ability. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California Still Wine Minimize

Black currant and citrus blossom aromas develop into plum, ... Read more

Black currant and citrus blossom aromas develop into plum, espresso, and allspice. Fine-grained tannins and a full, rich mid-palate expand through finish with semi-sweet chocolate, balanced by fresh minerality. This is a well-balanced and elegant wine that will evolve for next 20 years. International Wine Cellar rating: 91. Minimize

diversity of Chardonnay clones planted at Arcadia Vineyard ... Read more

diversity of Chardonnay clones planted at Arcadia Vineyard give wine a perfume of white flowers, Pippin apple, pear and a subtle hint of caramel from a small portion of wine aged in new French oak barrels. palate is crisp and refreshing, with green apple, citrus, spiced pear and vanilla cream intermingling in this beautifully balanced wine. Its purity and mouthwatering acidity make it a great match with oysters on half shell, grilled white-fleshed fish on a bed of cannellini beans, and salads and soups where fresh corn is main ingredient. For a stunning contrast, serve this Chardonnay with baked chicken in a luxurious cream sauce; wine counters richness of sauce, inviting another bite. Wine Enthusiast rating: 90. Minimize

2007 vintage brought us extraordinary fruit in Stags Leap D ... Read more

2007 vintage brought us extraordinary fruit in Stags Leap District. A dry spring and a warm year in comparison to previous two vintages greatly reduced berry size on our property. result was a harvest which produced wines of great concentration and depth, power and elegance. 2007 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon is a great representative of breadth of fruit. It has power and finesse with striking body and generous aromas. wine displays a deep ruby red color, with an aroma of cassis, blackberries and plums along with vanilla, mocha and clove. There is unquestionable richness in palate. Full burst of beautiful fruit followed by mid palate unctuousness. finsih is long and very, very silky. Wine Spectator rating: 92. Minimize

This vibrant wine offers a pleasing tropical nose of orange ... Read more

This vibrant wine offers a pleasing tropical nose of orange blossom, grapefruit, lychee and peaChateau On palate wine has a juicy, fruit-driven entry with lively acidity and flavors of guava, honeyed tangerine, juicy Comice pear, Kaffir lime and a mineral edge. citrus notes mingle with sandalwood spice and linger on energetic finish. Pair this wine with mild Thai curries or shellfish pasta with shallot and white-wine broth. Wine & Spirits rating: 91. Minimize

With its excellent quality and abundant crop size, the 2005 ... Read more

With its excellent quality and abundant crop size, the 2005 vintage has the potential to be among the best of the decade. Heavy rainfall after bud break and during fruit set made for a nervous start to the growing season. Fortunately, temperatures rose following bloom and remained moderate throughout the summer. The late spring rains and moderate temperatures reduced the need for irrigation, and some of our blocks were dry farmed throughout the season. In September, warmer weather arrived with an Indian summer that provided ideal conditions for the final push to ripeness. Minimize

Clos Du Val's flagship estate wine, 2006 Stags Leap Distric ... Read more

Clos Du Val's flagship estate wine, 2006 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet in color with vibrant aromas of ripe black fruit and a hint of dried herbs, mocha coffee and toaSaint wine has a rich, powerful entry, and concentrated mid-palate, filling mouth with intense black fruit and spice. With its velvety-smooth tannins and elegant structure, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic expression of Stags Leap District terroir. finish is long and lingering. Enjoy now or cellar for at least 20+ years. Wine Enthusiast rating: 93. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Cabernet Sauvignon is synonymous with the Napa Valley in general and Stags Leap District in particular. In the Estate vineyards, we take full advantage of this ideal location, planting Cabernet vines in deep, well-drained loamy volcanic soils. The 2006 growing season began with a rainy and cool spring, which slightly delayed bud break. Warm summer months kept harvest on track by gradually advancing fruit maturity, and the moderate temperatures continued into harvest allowing the Cabernet to achieve ripeness of flavor and tannin without compromising natural acidity. Harvest progressed perfectly, and aroma, tannin, and flavor profile for this vintage is truly exceptional. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California Still Wine Minimize

Our 2009 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers inviting aromas ... Read more

Our 2009 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers inviting aromas of black cherry cola, red cherry, vanilla bean and cocoa powder along with a touch of clove and sage. These notes carry over onto the palate and combine with flavors of milk chocolate, toasty oak and hint of wintergreen. The wine has a smooth texture with great depth and fine-grained tannins. The vibrant fruit, great structure and balanced acidity make this wine pair extremely well with hardy dishes such as braised short ribs or filet mignon with a Cabernet and wild mushroom demi-glace. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. CASK 23, made only in exceptional vintages, is usually a blend of the most distinctive fruit from our S.L.V. and FAY estate vineyards. The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, winery founder Warren Winiarski enlisted the help of celebrated winemakerAndre Tchelistcheff. As they tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, they noticed a distinct character in a lot from the center of Block 4, a character they described as “crushed violets'. It was so appealing that they decided to age this wine separately in a wooden cask, number 23. The wine was still so deliciously distinct after further aging in barrel, Warren decided to bottle it separately and give it a special name-CASK 23.. Much of S.L.V. has been replanted, but the vines in Block 4 from the original planting in 1972 still stand, and they continue to produce fruit of exquisite character. Over the years, we've identified other blocks and sub-blocks of our estate vineyards that consistently yield fruit ofexceptional quality, but the choice of which grapes go into CASK 23 is far from automatic. We pick and vinify in small lots, then carefully monitor each lot's development to determine which ones live up to their full potential.The fruit from S.L.V., with its volcanic soils, contribute complex structure, concentration, and spicy intensity, while the alluvial soils of FAY yield fruit with lush perfume and rich berry flavors. When blended together, the intense “fire'-like qualities of S.L.V. and the supple, “water'-likecharacteristics of FAY create a wine of classic elegance, structure, and age-ability. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

2008 CASK 23 combines signature perfume notes of FAY vineya ... Read more

2008 CASK 23 combines signature perfume notes of FAY vineyard with structure and hints of minerality of S.L.V. nose begins with enticing aromas of violets, dark berries, fresh grated nutmeg and mocha mint that lead to a luscious palate. Vibrant blackberry and black cherry fl avors mingle with hints of cola, espresso and dark chocolate. Bright and lively, this Cabernet has great fruit density and a silky texture. Wine & Spirits rating: 92. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Our Napa Valley collection of wines is crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards provides the stylistic inspiration for this wine. ARTEMIS, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, provides a strong link to the origin, style, and character of our renowned estate wines.. The heart of the ARTEMIS blend is composed of fruit from our estate vineyards. Cabernet Sauvignon from ARCADIA VINEYARD gives the wine tannin and structural support. FAY contributes a generous perfume, while the wine's complexity and concentration benefit from a small but significant addition of S.L.V. fruit. Then, to complement our estate fruit's distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent Napa Valley growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. Dramatic improvements are clearly underway at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, which was sold to a consortium led by Tuscany's Piero Antinori in 2007. Antinori brought in well-known consultant Renzo Cotarella to improve the quality and, hopefully, get this winery back to the lofty heights it achieved in the seventies and early eighties. They seem to be well on their way, which is good news for consumers. This is a large estate of 104 acres, all situated as one giant block of vineyards in the southern part of the Stags Leap appellation. The change in ownership and winemaking staff shows progressive improvement with each vintage starting with 2007. The 2009s look to be their best wines to date. As for the 2007 reds, normally four cuvees are produced, all based on Cabernet Sauvignon, including the Cask 23, which comes from the best lots from the Fay and S.L.V. estate vineyards after fermentations are completed. The most impressive Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' offerings made since the 1985 vintage are the three 2009s I was permitted to taste from barrel.. Minimize

This high end wine is a California Still Wine 2008 vintage ... Read more

This high end wine is a California Still Wine 2008 vintage from California Napa County produced by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars that is 750ml. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. The name KARIA (kar'-ee-ah) is derived from a Greek word meaning graceful, and it is this very character that we seek most in this wine. With stylistic inspiration coming specifically from our ARCADIA VINEYARD Chardonnay, the wine is refreshing, light and graceful on the palate, with bright acidity supporting ripe fruit flavors and a butterfly kiss of oak.. We source the fruit for this wine in the cooler climate regions of the Napa Valley, with over 40% of the blend coming from our estate vineyards. ARCADIA VINEYARD, at the foot of Mt. George, provides a framework of invigorating acidity as well as beautiful floral notes. B.R.V., our vineyard in the Oak Knoll District, contributes sweet, juicy apple and pear characters. We complement the fruit from these vineyards with grapes from select vineyards in Carneros that enhance the blend with citrus notes and a minerality that region is known for. In the cellar, oak and malolactic fermentation are used with a light touch. It's a terroir-driven approach that is built on the belief that winemaking techniques should contribute accent notes and not make the dominant statement. CHARDONNAY Wine California Still Wine Minimize

CASK 23, made only in exceptional vintages, is usually a bl ... Read more

CASK 23, made only in exceptional vintages, is usually a blend of the most distinctive fruit from our S.L.V. and FAY estate vineyards. The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, winery founder Warren Winiarski enlisted the help of celebrated winemakerAndrAC Tchelistcheff. As they tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, they noticed a distinct character in a lot from the center of Block 4, a character they described as “crushed violetsa . It was so appealing that they decided to age this wine separately in a wooden cask, number 23. The wine was still so deliciously distinct after further aging in barrel, Warren decided to bottle it separately and give it a special namea CASK 23. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Our Napa Valley collection of wines is crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards provides the stylistic inspiration for this wine. ARTEMIS, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, provides a strong link to the origin, style, and character of our renowned estate wines.. The heart of the ARTEMIS blend is composed of fruit from our estate vineyards. Cabernet Sauvignon from ARCADIA VINEYARD gives the wine tannin and structural support. FAY contributes a generous perfume, while the wine's complexity and concentration benefit from a small but significant addition of S.L.V. fruit. Then, to complement our estate fruit's distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent Napa Valley growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. CASK 23, made only in exceptional vintages, is usually a blend of the most distinctive fruit from our S.L.V. and FAY estate vineyards. The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, winery founder Warren Winiarski enlisted the help of celebrated winemakerAndre Tchelistcheff. As they tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, they noticed a distinct character in a lot from the center of Block 4, a character they described as “crushed violets'. It was so appealing that they decided to age this wine separately in a wooden cask, number 23. The wine was still so deliciously distinct after further aging in barrel, Warren decided to bottle it separately and give it a special name-CASK 23.. Much of S.L.V. has been replanted, but the vines in Block 4 from the original planting in 1972 still stand, and they continue to produce fruit of exquisite character. Over the years, we've identified other blocks and sub-blocks of our estate vineyards that consistently yield fruit ofexceptional quality, but the choice of which grapes go into CASK 23 is far from automatic. We pick and vinify in small lots, then carefully monitor each lot's development to determine which ones live up to their full potential.The fruit from S.L.V., with its volcanic soils, contribute complex structure, concentration, and spicy intensity, while the alluvial soils of FAY yield fruit with lush perfume and rich berry flavors. When blended together, the intense “fire'-like qualities of S.L.V. and the supple, “water'-likecharacteristics of FAY create a wine of classic elegance, structure, and age-ability. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Cabernet Sauvignon is synonymous with the Napa Valley in general and Stags Leap District in particular. In the Estate vineyards, we take full advantage of this ideal location, planting Cabernet vines in deep, well-drained loamy volcanic soils. The 2006 growing season began with a rainy and cool spring, which slightly delayed bud break. Warm summer months kept harvest on track by gradually advancing fruit maturity, and the moderate temperatures continued into harvest allowing the Cabernet to achieve ripeness of flavor and tannin without compromising natural acidity. Harvest progressed perfectly, and aroma, tannin, and flavor profile for this vintage is truly exceptional. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

This high end wine is a California Still Wine 2009 vintage ... Read more

This high end wine is a California Still Wine 2009 vintage from California Napa County produced by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars that is 750ml. Minimize