2021 SLV Cabernet Sauvignon
INTRODUCING S.L.V. GIFT OF LEGEND | A TRIBUTE TO HERITAGE AND EXCELLENCE
Experience the artistry and legacy of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars with the S.L.V. Gift of Legend—a tribute to Napa Valley’s unparalleled terroir and our role in writing wine history.
This luxurious collection, presented in an elegantly crafted leather and velvet gift box, features a bottle of our prestigious 2021 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted from the vineyard that won the groundbreaking Judgment of Paris. It also includes two Riedel wine glasses etched with the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars logo, and a commemorative coin. The coin is a rare and coveted item that unlocks an extra display of our legendary hospitality when presented at the beginning of a visit at our Napa Valley estate, adding an element of exclusivity to this already luxurious gift.
Perfect for connoisseurs and those marking life’s special occasions, the S.L.V. Gift of Legend embodies elegance and distinction. Unveil the extraordinary. Embrace the legend.
ABOUT S.L.V.
S.L.V., also known as Stag’s Leap Vineyards, is the winery’s first vineyard. Today, this vineyard continues to produce wines with layers of complexity, spicy intensity and excellent structure.
VINEYARDS & WINEMAKING
For this wine the primary blocks were 2A, 3A, 1A, 3B and S.L.V. Block 4 – the “grande dame” of the vineyard – which was planted in 1972. These vines along with blocks on the eastern side of S.L.V., characterized by their fire-borne volcanic soils, give this wine its structure and sense of minerality along with concentrated dark fruit flavors and ripe, elegant tannins.
VINTAGE
The second consecutive year of very dry conditions during winter and spring coupled with challenging weather during bloom, resulted in a reduction in yield and more variability on the size of the clusters. A near perfect summer of classic Napa Valley weather: moderate temperatures during the day and cool sea breezes in the afternoon and evening, resulted in balanced structure. Early September saw a mini heat wave that pushed ripeness along, then a return to beautiful weather for the remainder of harvest. The 2021 vintage is one of the highest quality we’ve seen in the last decade.
TASTING NOTES
The 2021 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon offers generous aromas of black currants, mocha, olive, figs, and a touch of espresso. A rich mouthfeel, and a dense, balanced core, lead into a lengthy finish with flavors of dark chocolate, blackberry reduction, and a touch of oak.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Enjoy with Steak Diane, Grilled Hangar Steak with Chimichurri, Duck Confit with Roasted Figs and Polenta or Mushroom Ravioli with Arrabiata Sauce.
Rich and well-fruited, but with a touch of restraint, as boysenberry, blackberry and cassis notes move slowly and steadily, flanked by suave hints of alder and warm earth and backed by subtle echoes of violet and savory on the finish, with a gorgeous mouthfeel. Drink now through 2040. — James Molesworth