Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers intriguing aromas of olive, espresso, black licorice and red fruit. The wine is medium to full bodied, with a smooth mouthfeel filled with berry and dark chocolate flavors. Enjoy this Cabernet Sauvignon with grilled tri-tip, braised short ribs, or pasta with wild mushrooms and prosciutto.
Imagine taking an aerial tour of Napa Valley, flying over the patchwork of vineyards that have made the valley and its wines famous. The grapes for Artemis are sourced from a unique collection of these sites. The blend is derived from a spectrum of fruit grown for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars by independent growers from across the Napa Valley including: 53% Atlas Peak District; 11% Arcadia Vineyard in Coombsville, 9% Battuello Vineyard in St. Helena, 4% Rancho Chimiles in Wooden Valley, along with some grapes from S.L.V. and FAY. Each site lends its personality to the aroma, flavor, structure and texture of the finished wine. This wine is 99% Cabernet Sauvignon with 1% Merlot for another layer of complexity. The wine was aged for 14 months in 50% new French Oak and 4% new American Oak, with the balance in older French oak barrels. The wine was very lightly filtered at bottling.
Wine Advocate Review:
The only one of these releases to contain purchased fruit, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis draws from such diverse sources as Atlas Peak, Calistoga, Coombsville, Saint Helena and Wooden Valley. It's rather fresh and primary, with almost grapey notes, black cherries and cassis. In the mouth, it's full-bodied and plush, with a soft, velvety finish. A nice step up in quality over the 2020 version, it should drink well for up to a decade. Anticipated Maturity: 2024-2035
