Fruit is sourced from selected cool climate vineyards in southern Napa Valley with the must fermented in oak barrels to add a creamy texture and plenty of polish. At the tasting the panel of French wine experts placed his wine ahead of many top Bordeaux chateaux including Chateau Haut-Brion and Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.Īs well as their magnificent Cabernet, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars also produce some stunning Chardonnay like this elegant example which is named after the Greek word for “graceful”.

Winiarski agreed to secretly enter the very first vintage of his wine in the Paris competition. The winery was founded by Warren Winiarski in 1972 after he left behind an academic career to pursue winemaking, studying under Robert Mondavi. It is available for $75 (Club member discounts applicable).Īdditional pairings, serving two people, are available to add on for $25.Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is one of Napa’s legendary producers thanks to the so-called Judgement of Paris blind tasting competition in 1976 where the estate’s 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon took first place. Two guests, is packed inside a commemorative two-bottle box. Chef Travis Westrope hasīeautifully paired our wines with individually wrappedĪrtisan cheeses and charcuterie. We are delighted to offer a limited Sip & Savor box, available to We hope you will take advantage of our virtual tasting experiences as well as our curbside pick-up and our new Sip & Savor pairing offering. Chef Travis Westrope has constructed delicious food pairings to go with our estate wines specifically for this wonderful tasting that we are eager for you to enjoy. Included with club membership.īask in the ambiance of our beautiful winery as you savor renowned wines and exclusively crafted bites. Reservations are required for all wine tastings and are available every day from 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m.

estate vineyards, including our highly collected CASK 23 Cabernet Sauvignon. Our Estate Collection flight showcases our finest Napa wines from our FAY and S.L.V. We are delighted to welcome you back to our beautiful FAY Outlook & Visitor Center! These wines provide a strong link to the origin, style, and character of the limited-production estate wines, but they are produced in quantities that make them more accessible. The wines are fashioned to express richness balanced by elegant restraint, an approach we refer to as “an iron fist in a velvet glove.” The winery is also recognized for its Napa Valley collection of wines including ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon and KARIA Chardonnay. and FAY - are among the most highly regarded and sought after Cabernet Sauvignons worldwide. Cabernet Sauvignon won the now famous 1976 Paris Tasting, also known as the “Judgment of Paris.” Stag's Leap Wine Cellars’ three estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignons-CASK 23, S.L.V. Founded in 1970, the winery brought international recognition to California winemaking and the Napa Valley when the 1973 S.L.V. Considered one of Napa Valley's first-growths, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars produces renowned Cabernet Sauvignons from its historic Stag Leap District estate vineyards.

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