About this winery

On one of California’s earliest wine estates, a unique terroir and ideal microclimate support a classical standard of viticulture, land use, and winemaking that is as relevant today as it was over a century ago. An intimate valley within the greater Napa Valley, Stags’ Leap is a place of natural beauty, storied buildings and gardens, a lively history, and a reputation for elegant wines showing finesse and intensity. Estate Founder Horace Chase partnered with his uncle, W. W. Thompson, on...

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Tasting notes

Bramble berry fruit, touches of earth, and lovely floral tones interwoven with more savory notes of black pepper and cigar box. On the palate, ripe saturated flavors of cassis, blackberry preserves, blueberry cream, cherry kirsch, vanilla spice, and dark plum envelope the intense mouthfeel.