Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.152 ratings
9.14 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
Douglas Braun

2018 Vintage - this is the Napa Valley bottling not the Stags Leap District - this is out of a 375ml ( half bottle ) very dark color rim color going from purple to red currants , black fruits ,subtle spice and well integrated oak but not super complex or exciting not my cup of tea 14.2% abv comes off slightly hot

2018 Vintage - this is the Napa Valley bottling not the Stags Leap District - this is out of a 375ml ( half bottle ) very dark color rim color going from purple to red currants , black fruits ,subtle spice and well integrated oak but not super complex or exciting not my cup of tea 14.2% abv comes off slightly hot

Apr 22nd, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Mid 20th century fashionable country resort, popular with Hollywood due to 1892 stone Manor House & historic gardens. Blend of 81% Cab Sauv, 11% Merlot, 4% Malbec, rest other Rhone varieties, aged 20 months in 37% new French oak. Dark Ruby, aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs & spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry & black currant with vanilla oak and earthy notes. Well balanced, fine tannins long finish ending with fruit, espresso notes and sweet spice! Nice now and will drink well over next decade.

Mid 20th century fashionable country resort, popular with Hollywood due to 1892 stone Manor House & historic gardens. Blend of 81% Cab Sauv, 11% Merlot, 4% Malbec, rest other Rhone varieties, aged 20 months in 37% new French oak. Dark Ruby, aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs & spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry & black currant with vanilla oak and earthy notes. Well balanced, fine tannins long finish ending with fruit, espresso notes and sweet spice! Nice now and will drink well over next decade.

Sep 3rd, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, espresso, cedar and sweet floral notes, aged in French oak. On the palate flavors of raspberry, strawberry and ripe black cherry with notes of cacao, vanilla and dried floral herbs. Fine rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao, spice and earthy mineral notes. Nice but need to wait a few years on this beauty.

Deep Ruby with aromas of red fruits, espresso, cedar and sweet floral notes, aged in French oak. On the palate flavors of raspberry, strawberry and ripe black cherry with notes of cacao, vanilla and dried floral herbs. Fine rich tannins, long finish ending with fruit, cacao, spice and earthy mineral notes. Nice but need to wait a few years on this beauty.

May 3rd, 2022
Mary H
9.2

Smooth, fruity, and slightly chocolately. You can taste the Napa sunshine in the first sip! 375mL

Smooth, fruity, and slightly chocolately. You can taste the Napa sunshine in the first sip! 375mL

Dec 28th, 2023
David Walser

A Treasury employee store find for $28 a nice wine.

A Treasury employee store find for $28 a nice wine.

Dec 5th, 2023
Louis Martin

Smooth, dry, medium body, strong tannins, light oak, solid when paired with red sauce and meat.

Smooth, dry, medium body, strong tannins, light oak, solid when paired with red sauce and meat.

May 25th, 2023
Steve Belmonte

Decent vino.

Decent vino.

Dec 8th, 2022
Joan Ziegler

Celebrating with Team Sequent! Everyone said they loved it!

Celebrating with Team Sequent! Everyone said they loved it!

Jul 22nd, 2022
Topher Sandino

very smooth, longer finish

very smooth, longer finish

May 7th, 2022
Jason Price

A nice dry not to fruit forward Cabernet. There were hints of oak and tobacco, maybe some dark fruit, but subtle. She paired nicely with prime rib. With that said, she wasn’t ready yet. I think this one will be perfect in about three years.

A nice dry not to fruit forward Cabernet. There were hints of oak and tobacco, maybe some dark fruit, but subtle. She paired nicely with prime rib. With that said, she wasn’t ready yet. I think this one will be perfect in about three years.

May 1st, 2022