Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, notably known for being the winery that won the Cabernet Sauvignon competition in the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris, was founded in 1970, and is considered a Napa Valley first-growth estate.
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Tag: White Wine
2019 L’ Après-Midi Peter Michael Sauvignon Blanc
The 2019 L’ Après-Midi Sauvignon Blanc is produced from grapes grown on the cool slopes along side of our Les Pavots Bordeaux red varietals. L’Après-Midi translates from French to “the afternoon.” A wine delicious and easy enough to drink anytime-for example, the afternoon. Sir Peter is fond of pointing out that it is always the afternoon somewhere in the world.
Celebrating the Armenian Heritage with Koor
Armenia is one of the oldest wine producing regions of the world. The oldest known winery was found in Armenia's Areni region, which to this day, is still known for its wine production and endemic grapes.
2020 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Halibut Fish Tacos
New Zealand produces some of the best Sauvignon Blancs in the world. In this post I share the perfect halibut fish taco recipe for a mouthwatering explosion of citrus flavors.
2018 Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay
The Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay is a great example of what an oaked Chardonnay should taste like. Barrel fermented in 34% new, 33% once and 33% twice-filled French oak barrels for 9 months. While ageing on the lees, the wine was hand stirred regularly to promote depth and longevity.
2019 Groth Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from Groth were whole-cluster pressed which gives their juice an incredible amount of high fruitiness and softness. To fully integrate the flavors as early as possible, the Estate Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon were both co-pressed and co-fermented. After pressing and settling, the juice was moved to neutral oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks, put through a long, cool fermentation, and allowed to age "sur lie" for a total of threemonths in barrel. Malolactic fermentation was avoided to preserve the fruit. This pressing, combination of fermentation techniques, and aging program adds complexity to the aromas, flavors, and preserves the bright fruit and lively natural acidity that make this wine so refreshing and enjoyable.
2018 Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay
The Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay is 100% estate sourced Chardonnay from Santa Barbara. It's aged 7 months in 76% French oak, 28% new, with the balance in American oak. This Chardonnay is sur lie aged with lees stirred twice monthly to integrate the fruit and oak, and lend a creamy mouthfeel to balance the wine’s bright minerality.
2018 Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
Duckhorn Vineyards, has been making this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc since 1982, the year I was born... coincidence? LOL Harvested from their estates and select Napa Valley vineyards, this rich and elegant Sauvignon Blanc was blended with Sémillon to add depth and complexity.
2017 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars KARIA Chardonnay
The name KARIA (KAR-ee-ah) is derived from the Greek word meaning graceful, and the 2017 KARIA Chardonnay lives up to its moniker. It shows how grapes from select cool-climate vineyards in southern Napa Valley can be vinified and blended into a seamless integration of fresh-fruit aromas and flavors, crisp acidity and subtle oak spice.
Rosa Chalekian 