Quick Takeaways
- Honest Brand Reviews, written by Cori Trandafir, called Stags' Leap Winery "Napa Valley at its finest."
- The feature highlights our 85-acre estate vineyard and its ability to accommodate multiple grape varieties.
- Special focus goes to the Ne Cede Malis block, our heritage vine planting, and our ongoing DNA research partnership with UC Davis.
- Ne cede malis is Latin for "yield not to misfortunes," a quote from the Roman poet Virgil and the Stags' Leap family motto.
Stags' Leap Winery was recently featured on HonestBrandReviews.com, written by Cori Trandafir. "Napa Valley at its Finest" is a bold claim given the caliber of other wineries covered on the site, but the review makes the case that Stags' Leap Winery earns it: bold, distinct, and carefully cultivated, with wines drawn from our estate vineyard suited to each grape variety it grows.
What the Review Highlights
Of particular note in the piece is our Ne Cede Malis block and its heritage vines. Ne cede malis, Latin for "yield not to misfortunes," is a quote from the Roman poet Virgil, and it's the Stags' Leap family motto. We've dedicated this specific block of estate land to testing and developing new vine types, work that comes with its own set of challenges and rewards.
Stags' Leap Winery has also partnered with UC Davis to DNA test our heritage vines, helping researchers uncover more about the origin of the Petite Sirah varietal. That research and preservation work has paid off directly for our own wines too, letting us offer a genuine taste of the Stags' Leap legacy dating back to the estate's 19th-century origins.
As the review puts it, Stags' Leap Winery balances preserving the past with pushing the craft forward, an approach that has consistently earned recognition from critics and press alike.
The Feature at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Publication | Honest Brand Reviews |
| Author | Cori Trandafir |
| Headline claim | "Napa Valley at its Finest" |
| Estate size | 85 acres under vine |
| Featured block | Ne Cede Malis (heritage vines) |
| Research partner | UC Davis (Petite Sirah DNA testing) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ne Cede Malis block at Stags' Leap Winery? It's a dedicated block of the estate vineyard planted with heritage vines, used for testing and developing new vine varieties. The name comes from a Latin phrase meaning "yield not to misfortunes," which is also the Stags' Leap family motto.
What research is Stags' Leap Winery doing with UC Davis? The winery has partnered with UC Davis to DNA test its heritage vines, contributing to research on the origins of the Petite Sirah grape varietal.
Where can I read the full Honest Brand Reviews feature? The complete review is available directly on HonestBrandReviews.com.
What does "Ne Cede Malis" mean? It's Latin for "yield not to misfortunes," a phrase drawn from the Roman poet Virgil and adopted as the Stags' Leap family motto.
