Behind the Name Twelve Falls
During the rainy season, small “falls” cascade down the Stags Leap palisades, which are the backdrop to the estate. On any given winter day, the winery staff is able to spot up to twelve visible falls at one time.
Vineyards
Twelve Falls Estate Red Wine blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot, and Malbec in proportions equal to the plantings of these varieties in our estate vineyard. Complex and exquisitely balanced, this wine celebrates the nexus of vine, soil and water, reflecting the essence of our historic property.
Winemaking
Maceration followed suit for each of the varieties, which allowed our winemakers to monitor and evaluate each lot individually, coaxing each variety to its maximum potential. This wine was aged for an average of 17 months in a mix of new French and American oak barrels, as well as older seasoned oak barrels. The final assemblage was blended just prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
A proprietary blend representing our estate vineyards, the 2020 Twelve Falls is saturated, rich, and plush, with layers of intriguing dark berry fruits and savory spice. The nose and palate contribute notes of black cherry, blackberry, and red currant, alongside fresh, lifted, chaparral notes of wild violet, anise, mint, and maraschino cherry, backed up by baking spice notes of cinnamon, clove and roasted hazelnuts, piquing interest with the seamlessly integrated oak aging. Deep and full, the mouthfeel is nuanced with more velvety tannins, finishing with finesse and generosity, all harkening back to the estate’s ability to entwine depth of flavor with grace and elegance. An extraordinary wine from an exceptional vintage, drinking beautifully now, and will continue to develop and age gracefully over time when cellared properly.
The Twelve Falls Come to Life
Napa Valley rainfall has brought the Twelve Falls to life once again. Winemaker Ludovic Dervin captured these beautiful images of the waterfalls behind Stags' Leap Winery.
