For the French wines all were First growth or classified-growth including the likes of Château Mouton-Rothschild, Château Haut-Brion, Puligny-Montrachet etc. The focus of this tasting was looking at Bordeaux and Burgundy style wines. In what is now known as the Judgement of Paris, Steven Spurrier curated a blind tasting of American wines pitted against French wines with a panel of French wine experts. The life of the vineyard carried on as it had until Steven Spurrier came to visit… The following year the first Cask 23 was produced after one lot from the vintage was noted as being a truly outstanding expression by consulting winemaker André Tchelistchef. The first of the onsite winery buildings were completed and the famous ‘73 S.LV. However 1973 was the big one for this young vineyard. SLV Vineyard – The site of the Original Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars plantings was produced in 1972 in a rented wine making facility. These were all promptly replaced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Originally the land was planted in prunes, cherries, walnuts and small amounts of Petite Syrah and Alicante Bouschet. The original Stag’s Leap vineyard (S.L.V) was purchased and planted 1970. Realizing that it was possible to achieve a sense of regionality but also strong elements of classic Cabernet style. The eureka moment came when tasting Cabernet with Nathan Fay.
Warren Winiarski – Founder of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars After roles with Chateau Souverain and the then new Robert Mondavi Winery, Winiarski decided to go it alone. This in turn eventually led him to uproot his family and travel cross country in 1968 to California. His real love was initiated in Chicago in the early 60’s where he experimented at home making his own wine. However his interest in wine was stemmed from studying in Italy for a year focusing on the Philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars was founded by Warren Winiarski in 1970 next to the Fay Vineyard owned by Nathan Fay. You just can’t miss these wines.|By Dhall & Nash Fine Wines Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – A history in stubbornness But, a trip to Napa, sometime in the near future, is in order. If you’re not near Napa, you can purchase the wines at your local well-curated wine store, or join the vineyard’s wine club for regular shipments. Now, the property spreads over acres and acres, and each acre has meaning and holds its own amongst the next acre.Īs a visitor here, you can stop-in to the beautiful tasting room and sample the fruits of the team’s labor, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Stag’s leap Wine Cellars purchased the Fay vineyard, which belonged to their neighbor and friend, Nathan Fay. Notaro speaks highly of the vineyard that was there before him and his privilege of tending to it now with the help of his team. Mineral and lemon zest finish-off medium-bodied flavors of cream and tropical fruit. The Karia Chardonnay opens-up with aromas of honeysuckle, white peach and pear. It’s part of the vineyard’s Estate Collection, which features three distinct wines that come from various areas of the vineyards on property.Īside from Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ incredible Cabernet Sauvignons, they also offer delicious Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from their Napa Valley Collection. Dark chocolate and dark berries are the primary tasting notes – with rich, dark tannins. S.L.V., one of the oldest wines established, is a Cabernet with aromas of cacao, graphite and blackberry. The wine is smooth and rich, and leaves tastes of dark cherry and cacao on your tongue. Consistently ranked as one of the top Cabernets from California, you might observe aromas of dark cherry and berry fruit as well as sweet vanilla. Artemis was created in 2001 and was named after the Greek goddess of the hunt – due to the “hunting” for grapes in various areas of the vineyard and elsewhere. One favorite of the public who are familiar with the vineyard, is Artemis. His way of describing the team’s work ethic, collaboration and knowledge of the weather and soil – it’s all very astounding. Notaro about the history of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, his role in preserving vineyard favorites and cultivating new varieties – there were many moments that led me to appreciate all that goes into the wines here.
Cabernet Sauvignon (1972) and Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon (2001).
And, he tends to some of the vineyards’ most iconic wines – namely S.L.V. Today, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is known for their cabernet – delicious varieties looked after by master winemaker Marcus Notaro. And, which grape was planted first? Cabernet Sauvignon, of course. A first growth estate in the area, the vineyards date back to 1970. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is America’s top vineyard – chosen because of their historic commitment to good wine making, current wine offerings and beauty of their operations in the Stag’s Leap area of Napa Valley.
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