Stags Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

A renowned first growth napa valley winery stag s leap wine cellars is also the historic winner of the cabernet sauvignon competition at the 1976 judgement of paris.

Stags leap wine cellars artemis cabernet sauvignon 2016.

Located at the very heart of stags leap district the stags leap winery established in 1893 continues a proud winemaking heritage in this prestigious region. Explore thousands of wines spirits and beers and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. The cabernet sauvignon dominant blend had its first vintage in 1972 and rose to rapid fame in 1976 when it beat out the like. Deep purple black in color it opens with crushed blueberries black cherries and cassis with touches of yeast extract beef dripping bay leaves and cedar with a waft of lilacs.

The 2016 cabernet sauvignon is a blend of 85 cabernet sauvignon 5 malbec 5 merlot and 5 rhône varieties aged in 37 new french oak for 20 months. On the palate the wine has a smooth entry with a rich mouthfeel and lingering aftertaste of black cherry and dusty cocoa. The only red presented the 2016 cabernet sauvignon artemis checks in as 91 cabernet sauvignon 6 merlot and smaller amounts of petit verdot and malbec all aged in 30 new french and 4 new american oak. Whether you re shopping with us online by phone or at our wine shop you can count on our helpful concierge team to answer any questions you might have along the way.

Our exquisite wines include award winning petite sirah the investor red blend audentia cabernet sauvignon napa valley cabernet sauvignon and ne cede malis. Stag s leap wine cellars was founded in the early 1970s by the winiarski family on land that would eventually become part of the stags leap ava in napa valley california. 2016 stag s leap wine cellars artemis napa valley cabernet sauvignon sku 1385033 93 points jeb dunnuck. Shop stag s leap wine cellars cabernet artemis at the best prices.

With an enduring winemaking philosophy that honors traditional techniques while embracing modern capabilities and by using the finest grapes from our own 80 acre vineyard and from quality focused growers stags leap napa valley wines embody a natural balance exhibiting both intensity and finesse. The 2016 artemis cabernet sauvignon opens with inviting aromas of dark cherry and berry fruit cassis sweet vanilla and a hint of olive. It s the culmination of our hunt for the finest grapes from napa valley which when combined with estate grown fruit combine to create a cabernet sauvignon that expresses the regional character of napa valley with the signature style of stag s leap wine cellars.