Country :
Verify you are of legal drinking age.
2023 Stags' Leap Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
$35.00
Bottle
Price
$35.00
$420.00
Case
(12)
Price
$420.00
Member Pricing
Tasting Notes
Refreshing and bright, with fragrant lemon citrus notes and delicate white floral characters illuminating the fragrant profile on the nose as notes of Meyer lemon peel, acacia blossom, and subtle lemongrass waft from the glass. The palate is zesty and crisp, presenting a light to medium body with lovely balance, rich complexity, and silky weight. Elegant notes of green Anjou pear, white peach, and citrus fruits provide a lively freshness as nuanced elements of spiced white pepper, lanolin, and flinty minerality provide a structured backbone, giving this wine layered finesse and persistent intensity. The finish is long and perfumed with mouthwatering acidity.Technical Information
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Blend | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Oak Treatment | 38% neutral French oak barrels for up to 7 months, remainder in stainless steel |
| Alcohol % | 14.2% |
| Enclosure Type | Cork |
| pH | 14.2% |
Scores & Accolades
-
91“Fermented and aged in a mix of older oak (56%) and stainless steel (44%), it’s highly aromatic, with passion fruit, gooseberries and nectarines all evident on the nose. In the mouth, it’s medium to full-bodied, plump, expansive and generous. There’s plenty of flavor, culminating in a long, citrusy finish.” -Joe Czerwinksi, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, October 2024
Winemaking
The splendor of Sauvignon Blanc is its freshness. To make the most of its beautiful varietal expression while maximizing aromatic richness and mouthfeel, after pressing, our winemakers mingle the juice and lees in-tank for up to four days prior to fermentation. Thirty-eight percent of the juice was fermented in neutral French oak barrels and then aged in the same barrels for up to seven months. The remainder was put into stainless steel tanks for additional freshness. Three distinct Sauvignon Blanc clones were used to showcase different aromatic nuances of the varietal and to add complexity to the final blend.Vintage
2023 delivered one of the most prolonged and compact harvests in recent Napa Valley history. The long growing season delayed the start of harvest until the fifth of September—two and a half weeks later than the previous year. This posed a logistical challenge in the cellar as tanks quickly filled. Additionally, there was concern about completing the harvest before the rainy season. Our winemaking team rose to the occasion and made the 2023 harvest season a bountiful yield of exceptional quality fruit. The grapes displayed intense color and complex flavors, maintaining a vibrant acidity that adds a distinctive character to what will surely be remembered as an excellent wine collector’s vintage.Vineyard
Our Sauvignon Blanc is sourced primarily from our distinctive Gamble Ranch vineyard in the Oakville AVA. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Oakville is an excellent location for growing this varietal. It provides ideal sun exposure for ripening and diverse soil types that create beautiful balance and acidity. Sauvignon Blanc planted here shows flavor complexity and refined aromatics, a true expression of what a Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc can offer—inspired by the extraordinary Sauvignon Blancs of Bordeaux.