STAG'S LEAP ARTEMIS 2022

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Style Summary
A beautifully crafted Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that embodies the elegance, balance, and refinement for which Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is renowned. Named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, ARTEMIS represents the winery's pursuit of the finest vineyard sites across Napa Valley, producing a wine of exceptional purity, richness, and sophistication.

Region
Napa Valley, California, USA

Grape Blend
98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot

Style
Full-Bodied Dry Red Wine

ABV
14.8%

Tasting Profile

Nose
Rich and expressive aromas of black cherry, blackberry, ripe fig, raspberry, and cherry compote are complemented by elegant notes of tobacco leaf, cedar, vanilla, dark chocolate, and subtle French oak.

Palate
Silky and beautifully layered, the palate reveals flavours of dark cherry, blackcurrant, boysenberry, milk chocolate, cassis, and sweet baking spices. Fine-grained tannins and vibrant fruit create a wine of remarkable depth, harmony, and freshness.

Structure
Full-bodied with polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and an elegant structure that balances Napa Valley richness with remarkable finesse. Fifteen months of ageing in French oak provide complexity without overshadowing the purity of the fruit.

Finish
Long, refined, and savoury, with lingering notes of dark berries, cocoa, cedar, and a touch of graphite, leaving a beautifully balanced and persistent finish.

Summary

ARTEMIS is one of Napa Valley's benchmark Cabernet Sauvignons, consistently delivering exceptional quality while remaining approachable in its youth. Sourced primarily from Atlas Peak and other carefully selected vineyards throughout Napa Valley, it reflects the signature style of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars—power combined with elegance, concentration balanced by freshness, and a seamless integration of fruit and oak. It is a wine that captures the diversity and excellence of Napa Valley in every vintage.

Vintage Notes

The 2022 vintage was shaped by a third consecutive year of drought, followed by a significant heatwave during harvest. Through meticulous vineyard management and careful fruit selection, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars produced wines with generous fruit concentration, supple tannins, and impressive balance. The resulting ARTEMIS offers ripe flavours, a silky texture, and excellent ageing potential.

Drinking Window

Drink now through 2040. While already approachable thanks to its polished tannins and generous fruit, the wine has the structure and concentration to develop additional complexity over the next 15 years under proper cellar conditions.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with:

• Grilled USDA Prime ribeye
• Beef Wellington
• Braised short ribs
• Roast rack of lamb
• Venison loin with blackberry reduction
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Aged Cheddar or Gouda
• Truffle-infused dishes
• Dark chocolate desserts with black cherry compote