Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Winemaker Series Lot No 1 Cabernet Sauvignon

9.251 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The 09 still needs another 5 years to be all it can be. Even after an hour decant, it was better but it still needs time to resolve. The fruits are; blueberries, baked blackberry pie, black plum. There's some black licorice, a slight tar quality, dry crushed minerals and baking spices. The tannins are taunt and dry on the finish.

The 09 still needs another 5 years to be all it can be. Even after an hour decant, it was better but it still needs time to resolve. The fruits are; blueberries, baked blackberry pie, black plum. There's some black licorice, a slight tar quality, dry crushed minerals and baking spices. The tannins are taunt and dry on the finish.

Feb 21st, 2016
Stacy Markow

Downright amazing. Complex aromas, beautiful structure. Love this.

Downright amazing. Complex aromas, beautiful structure. Love this.

Mar 8th, 2015
Eric K
9.5

Direct follow up to 2020 vintage. Much more earthy terroir taste than the 2020 fruit bomb. Very enjoyable with more complex hints of flavor

Direct follow up to 2020 vintage. Much more earthy terroir taste than the 2020 fruit bomb. Very enjoyable with more complex hints of flavor

Jun 8th, 2025
Eric K
9.8

Big fruit bomb Cabernet Sauvignon. Loved it went great with steak

Big fruit bomb Cabernet Sauvignon. Loved it went great with steak

Jun 8th, 2025
Emily Akers

Very good big Napa cab, cabs always on the edge of fruity side for me but fantastically balanced and very smooth. Delicious way to land in New York with my brother!

Very good big Napa cab, cabs always on the edge of fruity side for me but fantastically balanced and very smooth. Delicious way to land in New York with my brother!

May 2nd, 2025
Ganesh

Tannins mellowed

Tannins mellowed

Apr 6th, 2025
Andrew Belzer

Coco powder, espresso, cassis, rich polished tannins and a long finish!

Coco powder, espresso, cassis, rich polished tannins and a long finish!

Jul 14th, 2024
Caitlin

One of our favorites

One of our favorites

Jun 19th, 2022
Caitlin

Excellent

Excellent

May 13th, 2021
Yen Boubel

This wine drinks hot 🔥. Sourced from 3 vineyards in Calistoga, Pope Valley & St. Helena. Intense dark & concentrated fruit, blackberry jam, cedar & toasted spices. Big tannins & full mouthfeel.

This wine drinks hot 🔥. Sourced from 3 vineyards in Calistoga, Pope Valley & St. Helena. Intense dark & concentrated fruit, blackberry jam, cedar & toasted spices. Big tannins & full mouthfeel.

Jan 30th, 2021