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2014 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Region: Napa Valley, California, United States of America



Tasting Note:April 16, 2017

Deep garnet with a touch of ruby in the core. Fruit forward nose with plump and juicy blue and black berries. Light baking spices like cinnamon that increased in intensity as it opened. A touch savory in the finish of the nose too. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Similar notes on the palate. Tons of blue and black fruits, with some cinnamon, twigs and a little chalky fruits in the backend. Very approachable. Long and lingering finish.


From the Napa Valley Collection for Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and a part of the core offering of wines from SLWCs. The fruit in the fruit in this 2014 vintage is from Atlas Peak (26%), Coombsville (19% from Arcadia Vineyard), St. Helena (9% from Battuello Vineyard), Pope Valley (5% from Shooting Star) and Stags Leap District (5% from FAY and SLC Estate Vineyards). Made up of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of 1% Merlot and 1% Malbec. This is aged for 17 months in 33% new French oak and 10% new American oak barrels. Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, which is the true embodiement of this wine which is produced through SLWC's hunt for the finest grapes that Napa Valley has to offer.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2028.

Rating:

91 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Sample provided by the Estate. Retail price is $60.00.