Reviews & Ratings

2022 Stags Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Winery: Stags Leap Winery

Vintage: 2022

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 2% Petite Sirah & 1% Tannat

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $65

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91.5 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91.5)

Review date: July 7, 2025

Wine Review: This opaque and dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags' Leap Winery opens with a black currant and graphite bouquet with hints of tobacco leaf and black cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and fresh. The flavor profile is a black currant and graphite blend with notes of chalky minerality and mocha. I also detected hints of black cherry and tobacco. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and dusty mild tannins drift away nicely. I would pair the crowd-pleasing Cab with a filet mignon. Enjoy- Ken

Winemaker Notes: An inviting bouquet of warm spices and sweet oak is complemented by hints of mint and sage that add complexity and depth. Layers of red berries: Raspberry, red currant, and blackberry interweave with notes of vanilla, clove, and a cinnamon-spiced woodsy perfume. Floral undertones of red rose, violet, and potpourri add a delicate, aromatic lift. On the palate, sweet red berry fruits take the lead, followed by plush black cherry and blackberry flavors. The body is on the lighter side, showing the character of this vintage and allowing nuanced layers to shine through. Delicate hints of tea leaf and potpourri emerge mid-palate, leading to a silky finish accented by allspice and lasting floral and oak-driven notes. This is the perfect wine for a variety of dishes and social occasions.

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