Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Artemis is the gateway wine of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, one of Napa’s most iconic producers, remembered for its Judgment of Paris triumph in 1976. The 2014 vintage sits in a sweet spot: accessible, polished, and still carrying the hallmarks of Napa’s valley-floor fruit. This blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with small percentages of Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot layered in for balance.

Aromas & Flavors
Inviting notes of ripe blackberry, cassis, and black cherry lead the way, accented by cedar, vanilla, and hints of graphite. Subtle secondary notes of mocha and baking spice emerge as it opens in the glass, showing both freshness and depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with supple tannins and balanced acidity. Polished, silky textures glide across the palate, finishing with a long echo of dark fruit, oak spice, and a touch of savory herb.

Winemaking Notes
Aged around 15–20 months in French oak, Artemis strikes a balance between power and approachability. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ style is always about elegance over sheer force, and this vintage highlights that philosophy.

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, or hearty mushroom risotto. Its elegance also makes it a great match with aged cheddar or gouda.

Verdict
A graceful Napa Cabernet that proves why Stag’s Leap remains a benchmark. The 2014 Artemis is in a perfect drinking window now—refined, approachable, and still true to the estate’s legacy of elegance. — 3 months ago

Maddison

9.6

Love the 14 vintage. Had the 13 vintage the night before and the 14 was a clear winner. Lovely fruit flavours — 4 years ago

Wine Snob

10

Saved this gift for the holidays, my favorite Pinot Noir! — 5 years ago

JKT

9.2

As good as a Morgan can get? Frances, lift, complexity, Gamay fruits. — 5 months ago

Matt Perlman

9.2

Concentrated, fresh, young but filled out and acidity has settled nicely. Yellow and green melon, stone fruit, rocks, honeysuckle — 3 years ago

Edward Nelson

9.1

Good but I’ve had this before and was thinking it was better previously. And why no cork? I like and want a cork for a $50 bottle. — 4 years ago

with Michelle

Dawn E.

9.3

Ok this is my experiment!! My first experience with Domaine Tempier was three years ago; this wine, this vintage. Presenting with an extremely plush salinity in the mouth the wine was lacking just a bit in smell and quite a bit more in pallet.
I did some research..discovering that Bandol Rosé has a pretty unique aging potential. It took a bit but I was able to acquire another 2014...and I waited...(suggested 5-6 yrs.) So I split the difference ...almost!
This wine is so much better on the nose and palate...Rainier Cherries..Watermelon..Kiwi fruit..Jolly Rancher strawberries..tangerine and wet gravel!
Every vintage is different....the 2015 was great from the start and remains my favorite!! — 7 years ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.0

1.5 liters of excellence. The perfect full bodied California cab full of flavors served with traditional Italian apps. — 3 years ago

with Daniel and Michael

Hayden Hamilton

9.1

As always nothing not to like. Tons of big bright red fruit. Cola. Little bit of minerality/potting soil. Not that it’s usually a problem with Kosta Browne but drink right away. Was notably worse a few hours after opening. — 3 years ago

Taylar Hart

9.5

I always love this varietal at Broc for a kind of sour watermelon vibe, but to now have that balanced with the bit of age this bottle had - *chef’s kiss* — 4 years ago