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Stags leap cabernet1/5/2024 The wine was aged for 15 months in 42% new French oak and 6% in new American, the balance in older French Oak. The 2019 Artemis is actually a blend comprising 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 0.5% Cabernet Franc. Each site lends its personality to the aroma, flavour, structure and texture of the finished wine. Helena 8% Arcadia Vineyard in Coombsville, 6% Shooting Star in Pope Valley, 5% Twin Creeks Vineyard in Wooden Valley and a small amount from S.L.V. The fruit for the Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon comes from small selection of independent growers including: 41% Atlas Peak District 11% Battuello Vineyard in St. It remained in the Winiarski family when, in 2007, it was sold to Chateau Ste Michelle and Marchese Antinori Srl (famous for their joint ventures and wine-making in Washington State and Italy respectively). ![]() The 44 acre property was then a prune orchard and was replanted with Cabernet Sauvignon and a little Merlot. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars was established by Warren Winiarski in 1970, located at the end of the Silverado Trail, in what is now known as the Stag’s Leap District. Artemis was first released in 2001 and is named for the Greek Goddess of the Hunt. ![]() The wine expresses both regional character and the signature style of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Artemis is made with non estate fruit, sourced from a select few Napa Valley vineyards, with some SLWC estate fruit. Stags Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 100% Napa Valley fruit.
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