2022 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

ABOUT STAGS LEAP DISTRICT CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This 2022 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon offers bright, perfumed aromas with notes of boysenberry and blueberry and a hint of nutmeg. The wine has lush tannins and lingering, persistent flavors of milk chocolate, red licorice, and black currants.

VINEYARDS & WINEMAKING

The winery is located in the Stags Leap District, which is known for its warm afternoons, cool evening breezes, and marine layer. The wine 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc primarily sourced from the estate’s two vineyards in Napa’s smallest sub-appellation. This particular wine is typically reserved exclusively for members and visitors of the winery.

VINTAGE

The 2022 vintage was marked by drought and an intense heat wave at the start of harvest. Despite the challenging conditions, careful vineyard management resulted in exceptional fruit. The wines from this vintage show riper flavors and softer acid structures.

TASTING NOTES

The 2022 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of blackberry compote, ripe dark plum, and subtle mocha. The palate is rich and expressive, with notes of plum, tobacco, and chocolate-covered cherries, complemented by a silky texture and a long, elegant finish.