Decanter Magazine Review
Rated 96
A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, and half a % each of Malbec and Merlot, aged 15 months in 33% new French oak. The bottling includes the following sources: 51% Atlas Peak District; 14% Battuello Vineyard in St. Helena, 12% Arcadia Vineyard in Coombsville and 5% Twin Creeks Vineyard in Wooden Valley (in Suisun Valley) and from sources in Stags Leap. Super approachable and fairly easy-drinking at the pull of the cork. Youthful blue fruit aromatics mingle with blackberry, graphite, and violet florals. Full-bodied with fine-grained satiny tannins and the same exuberant blue and black fruit, tinged with cinnamon and Mexican mocha through a lengthy slate-stone and cedarwood-rich finish. Drinking Window: 2024-2040.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Tasting Notes:
The 2021 Artemis Napa Cabernet Sauvignon showcases aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry, and hints of vanilla and cedar. On the palate, it is full-bodied with flavors of dark fruits, cocoa, and a touch of spice, supported by smooth tannins and a long, balanced finish.
- Varietal Composition: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Malbec, 0.5% Merlot
- ABV: 14.8%
Food Pairings: Ideal with grilled meats, roasted lamb, and rich pasta dishes.
About the Winery:
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is renowned for producing iconic Napa Valley wines, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, that express the unique terroir of their estate vineyards. Artemis is a celebrated offering that combines fruit from both estate and select Napa Valley vineyards, creating a wine of exceptional depth and character.
