Stags' Leap
2021 Napa Valley Petite Sirah
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Captivates with a fragrant nose of bramble berry fruit, freshly baked blackberry pie, boysenberry, black plum, and black cherry cobbler, with hints of graham cracker crust, lifted lavender, and thyme. Voluptuous, vibrant, and lithe with juicy acidity that accentuates the abundant dark berry fruit. Sinewy, firm tannins lend a viscous texture, while the long and punchy finish leaves a lasting impression. Balanced and beautiful, this Petite Sirah shows restraint and elegance, with subtle oak integration.
Vintage:
2021
Varietal:
Petite Sirah
Alcohol:
14.7
Continuing the same time-honored techniques that have made Petite Sirah one of our winery’s
staples, our winemakers practiced simple and traditional methods to show the uniqueness of the
Petite Sirah fruit. Avoiding over-extraction, the wine went through a relatively short maceration
period (9–12 days on average) that included fermentation. The wine aged for 15 months in American
oak barrels (19% new), allowing the spiciness of the oak to complement the natural spice character
of the varietal. The final blend included small amounts of Grenache, Syrah, and other mixed Rhone
varietals for added complexity.
staples, our winemakers practiced simple and traditional methods to show the uniqueness of the
Petite Sirah fruit. Avoiding over-extraction, the wine went through a relatively short maceration
period (9–12 days on average) that included fermentation. The wine aged for 15 months in American
oak barrels (19% new), allowing the spiciness of the oak to complement the natural spice character
of the varietal. The final blend included small amounts of Grenache, Syrah, and other mixed Rhone
varietals for added complexity.
Grapes from the vineyards located on our estate’s deep, rocky soils make up the backbone of this Napa
Valley Petite Sirah. Carefully selected fruit from northern vineyards in Calistoga and St. Helena, and
southern vineyards in Oakville, Oak Knoll, and Coombsville, as well as our own Stags Leap District
were added to intensify and broaden the wine’s profile with floral, spice, and fruit characteristics.
Valley Petite Sirah. Carefully selected fruit from northern vineyards in Calistoga and St. Helena, and
southern vineyards in Oakville, Oak Knoll, and Coombsville, as well as our own Stags Leap District
were added to intensify and broaden the wine’s profile with floral, spice, and fruit characteristics.
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“Lots of blackberry, stone and ink aromas that follow through with blackberry, blueberry, and boysenberry notes. Medium- to full-bodied with plenty of flavor but not overdone. Shows balance and beauty. Drink or hold.” – JamesSuckling.com, January 2024
Our 2021 Vintage
The 2021 season was joyous, producing exceptionally high-quality fruit. Rain early in the year led to
almost no notable precipitation for the rest of the season, providing an ideal environment for grapes
to flower, bloom, and set. Summer saw early and even ripening, with veraison appearing in early July.
Low yields created small, intensely flavored berries. Harvest began with white wine grapes in late
July—one of the earliest starts. Red wine grapes came in about a month later. With optimal ripening
and taste, we took our time bringing grapes in and crafting wines of fantastic character with amazing
color extraction, aromatic intensity, tremendous balance, and structure that’s equally lush and fruity.
almost no notable precipitation for the rest of the season, providing an ideal environment for grapes
to flower, bloom, and set. Summer saw early and even ripening, with veraison appearing in early July.
Low yields created small, intensely flavored berries. Harvest began with white wine grapes in late
July—one of the earliest starts. Red wine grapes came in about a month later. With optimal ripening
and taste, we took our time bringing grapes in and crafting wines of fantastic character with amazing
color extraction, aromatic intensity, tremendous balance, and structure that’s equally lush and fruity.
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