Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, and half a % each of Malbec and Merlot, aged 15 months in 33% new French oak, 51% of fruit from Atlas Peak District, deep Ruby with aromas of vibrant dark fruit, sweet spice and herbs. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with tobacco spice, toasty oak, cinnamon and floral notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, cedar, mocha and mineral character, Nice, should age well.
Blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, and half a % each of Malbec and Merlot, aged 15 months in 33% new French oak, 51% of fruit from Atlas Peak District, deep Ruby with aromas of vibrant dark fruit, sweet spice and herbs. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with tobacco spice, toasty oak, cinnamon and floral notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, cedar, mocha and mineral character, Nice, should age well.
Feb 10th, 2025
After opening a while, instead of improving, it turned slightly vegetable. Other than that, not horrible.
After opening a while, instead of improving, it turned slightly vegetable. Other than that, not horrible.
Dec 8th, 2023
Blend of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot, aged in French oak for about 18 months, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit, sweet spice and herbs. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with tobacco spice, toasty oak and floral notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, oak and mineral character, Nice, should age well.
Blend of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot, aged in French oak for about 18 months, deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruit, sweet spice and herbs. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with tobacco spice, toasty oak and floral notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, oak and mineral character, Nice, should age well.
Sep 26th, 2023
2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap Wine Cellars; ARTEMIS
(88% Cabernet Sauvignon / 12% Merlot)
Napa Valley; California, USA
(91-93; Drink 2022-32)
Decanted +6H, still unfolding, ~93 nose.
2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap Wine Cellars; ARTEMIS
(88% Cabernet Sauvignon / 12% Merlot)
Napa Valley; California, USA
(91-93; Drink 2022-32)
Decanted +6H, still unfolding, ~93 nose.
2003 | Birthday weekend for my lovely wife.
Green on the nose, is there substantial Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot for the last 25%? Cedar-y cherry notes to the palate, but short finish. Will more air rescue this bottle...?🤞 Double decanted with notes at 5H. (Drink 2005-2007?)
Paired to USDA Prime Strip Steaks (baseball-cut), Allen Bros. Chicago.
2003 | Birthday weekend for my lovely wife.
Green on the nose, is there substantial Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot for the last 25%? Cedar-y cherry notes to the palate, but short finish. Will more air rescue this bottle...?🤞 Double decanted with notes at 5H. (Drink 2005-2007?)
Paired to USDA Prime Strip Steaks (baseball-cut), Allen Bros. Chicago.
Deep ruby with aromas of dark fruit, sweet spice and herbs. On the palate of this mostly Cab Sauv with a splash of Cabernet Franc (sometimes they use Merlot), sat on French oak for 18 months, about 30% new, deep Ruby with aromas of berries and rich spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with tobacco spice, toasty oak and floral notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, oak and mineral character, Nice, should age well.
Deep ruby with aromas of dark fruit, sweet spice and herbs. On the palate of this mostly Cab Sauv with a splash of Cabernet Franc (sometimes they use Merlot), sat on French oak for 18 months, about 30% new, deep Ruby with aromas of berries and rich spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with tobacco spice, toasty oak and floral notes. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice, oak and mineral character, Nice, should age well.
Oct 11th, 2022
Dark fruit. Oak. Leather.
It’s really big.
Wish I had a better vintage than 17.
Dark fruit. Oak. Leather.
It’s really big.
Wish I had a better vintage than 17.
At 20 years, this still shows incredible youth. Loads of brambly wild berries and cocoa. Rich body and ripe polished tannins. Iron fist in a velvet glove.
At 20 years, this still shows incredible youth. Loads of brambly wild berries and cocoa. Rich body and ripe polished tannins. Iron fist in a velvet glove.
Jul 28th, 2022