Stags' Leap Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Stags' Leap Winery
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.6%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 pts; Wine Spectator 90 pts; praised by several retailers and critics for structure, silkiness and aging potential

Tasting Note
Ripe blackcurrant and black cherry with violet, cocoa and baking spice. Silky, refined tannins, plush mid-palate and a long, savory finish with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, aged cheddar and blue cheese; Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Szechuan-style beef, miso eggplant.

Production Method
Small-lot fermentation with gentle maceration; matured 18–20 months in French oak (portion new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Stags' Leap Winery, estate vineyards first planted 1893; renowned Napa producer focused on Cabernet from Stags Leap District, owned by Treasury Wine Estates; winemaker-led estate program.