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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“ARTEMIS, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, is a wine that truly reflects its name. 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. This approach results in a wine of lush fruit flavors balanced by extraordinary structure and elegance. ARTEMIS demonstrates how astute grape selection and skillful blending can create a wine that represents the sum of Napa Valley’s best parts.” – Winemaker’s Notes

The grapes for ARTEMIS are sourced from a select group of vineyards, carefully chosen to highlight the unique qualities of each site. In a warmer vintage, the optimal sources for ARTEMIS come from the cooler, higher elevation areas, ensuring the balance of ripeness and freshness. The primary contributors to this exceptional wine are from Atlas Peak, which accounts for 73% of the grapes, and the Arcadia Vineyard in Coombsville, which contributes 12%. The remaining 15% comes from various carefully selected sites throughout Napa Valley, completing the blend with their distinctive characteristics.

The 2022 ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, and 0.5% Petit Verdot, aged for 15 months in 55% new French oak and 45% older French oak barrels. The nose reveals rich aromas of dark fruits, tobacco, ripe figs, raspberries, and cherry compote, with a subtle hint of oak. On the palate, a silky mouthfeel leads into a long, savory finish, showcasing milk chocolate, dark cherry, and boysenberry notes. Enjoy this Cabernet Sauvignon with grilled tri-tip, braised short ribs, or pasta with wild mushrooms and prosciutto.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Deep ruby
• AROMA: Rich aromas of dark fruits, tobacco, ripe figs, raspberries, and cherry compote, with a subtle hint of oak
• TASTE: Silky mouthfeel with milk chocolate, dark cherry, and boysenberry notes
• FINISH: Long and savory
• ABV: 14.8%