Stags' Leap Winery The Investor Red Blend 2020

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

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 97 (Cellar Selection); James Suckling 93; Wine Advocate 92; Wine Spectator 82

Tasting Note
Layered dark fruits—black cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry and dark plum—woven with baking spices, vanilla, sage and floral/herbal notes. Plush, velvety tannins, bright core acidity and a long, spice-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, beef stew, aged cheddar and mushroom ragù; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled short rib), Chinese char siu, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef or teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Estate-sourced red blend; varietals aged ~20 months—Bordeaux varieties in French oak (35% new) and Petite Sirah in American oak (24% new)—then blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Stags' Leap Winery is a historic Napa Valley estate (est. 1893) with an 85-acre planted estate vineyard within a ~240-acre property; known for classical viticulture and estate-driven bottlings.