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Tasting Notes
Tasting Note
Our 2014 The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon captures the distinctive personality of our estate vineyard and the outstanding vintage, which crafted a wine of great intensity, a multilayered mouthfeel and deep, pure, richness. This wine is classic Stags Leap District Cabernet, offering blackberry and black currant aromas on the nose, along with hints of white pepper, and a lively freshness that is reminiscent of camphor trees blowing in the wind. On the palate, there is a beautiful balance of complexity and elegance, featuring juicy, mouthwatering blackberry compote, Bing cherry and black raspberry cream pie. With present tannins, this Cabernet exhibits the iconic power and longevity that have become synonymous with Stags' Leap estate wines and drinks beautifully, representing the opulence and grace of the estate.
Technical Information
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Appellation | Stags Leap District |
| Blend | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Oak Treatment | 100% French oak barrels (50% new) for 20 months |
| Alcohol % | 14.1% |
| Enclosure Type | Cork |
| Case Production | 2400 cases |
Scores & Accolades
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94+
Wine Advocate
"The 100% Cabernet Sauvignon flagship, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon The Leap Estate Reserve has an inky, deep garnet-purple color and nose of graphite, Indian spices, sautéed herbs and dusty earth over a core of blackberries and blueberries, plus wafts of cedar and menthol. Medium bodied, it fills the palate with youthful, pure black berry and exotic spice expressions, with a firm backbone of fine tannins and an invigorating lift, finishing long and earthy. 2,400 cases were made." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, October 2017
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94
Wine Enthusiast
"Highly expressive and elegant, this classic wine offers tones of red cherry, cassis, cinnamon and cola. It is a layered, high-toned yet balanced red that is understated in its ripe character." - Virginie Boone, September 2018
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93
JamesSuckling.com
"This is a unique cabernet sauvignon with pine needle and blackcurrant character. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a fresh finish. Balanced and clean. Drink or hold.." - James Suckling, December 2017
Winemaking
Winemaking Note
The Leap is a barrel selection, a blend of the best Cabernet Sauvignon blocks, lots and cooperages in a given vintage. Each lot was held separately in French oak barrels (50% new) for 20 months before Winemaker Christophe Paubert hand selected the most expressive of them to blend just prior to bottling. Keeping each block separate allows close monitoring of each individual lot through aging, maximizing the depth and potential of the estate vineyards. Additionally, the lots undergo a long, (almost month-long), maceration period which adds color, tannin and complexity of flavors to the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Christophe Paubert - Winemaker
For Christophe Paubert, Winemaker and General Manager at Stags’ Leap Winery, the identity of a wine is found through the terroir. Christophe’s career has spanned the industry from sales to winemaking, and his impressive background includes positions at Chateau d’Yquem and Gruaud-Larose as well as projects in Chile, Spain and Washington State. But it was the terroir of Stags’ Leap that drew him to California.
Vintage
Vintage Note
Despite drought conditions, the 2014 vintage proved to be ideal, with excellent quality reminiscent of 2012 and 2013. The winter was one of the driest on record in California, but substantial rains in early spring were timely and set up the vines for a strong start. Summer temperatures were milder than expected with no extremes, and after early budbreak and veraison, harvest was unusually early in 2014. Despite this, the overall dry season was ideal for producing a fresh Cabernet Sauvignon of wonderful quality.
Vineyard
Stags Leap AVA
Vineyard Note
Cabernet Sauvignon is synonymous with Napa Valley and has always been a mainstay in the winemaking program at Stags' Leap Winery. The Leap is sourced from select Cabernet Sauvignon blocks within our Stags' Leap Winery estate vineyard that are twenty-five years old, on average. This singular expanse of earth tucked up against the eastern palisades of Napa Valley features thin, rocky soils in its upper reaches, giving way to finer-grained loamy soils at its floor. The heat-reflecting palisades, with their towering rocky crags, provide consistent warmth over the estate and help balance the cooling breezes from the south. This pronounced micro-climate is remarkably well-suited to growing Cabernet Sauvignon grapes of distinction.
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