S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon
2020 · Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml · 14.5% ABV
The S.L.V. (Stag's Leap Vineyard) Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine that made history at the 1976 Paris Tasting. A single-vineyard expression of the estate's original vineyard, it remains one of Napa Valley's most celebrated wines.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep ruby with a clear, bright rim.
Nose
Black cherry, cassis, and blackberry lead, with notes of cedar, graphite, and a hint of tobacco. Elegant and precise.
Palate
Full-bodied with the silky, fine-grained tannins that define the Stags Leap District. The palate is precise and structured, with black fruit, mineral, and cedar notes that build to a long, elegant finish.
Finish
Long and mineral, with lingering notes of black fruit, cedar, and fine tannin.
Food Pairings
Critical Acclaim
Wine Spectator
James Suckling
Production Details
Vineyard Source
S.L.V. Estate Vineyard, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
Aging
20 months in French oak (80% new)
Winemaking
Aged 20 months in French oak, approximately 80% new.
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Napa, Napa Valley
Historic Napa Valley estate whose 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon famously outscored top Bordeaux châteaux at the 1976 Paris Tasting.
Serving Guide
Serving Temperature
60–65°F (16–18°C)
Decanting
Decant 30–60 minutes before serving to allow the wine to open up.
Bottle Size
750ml
Alcohol
14.5%