2022 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis
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Based on 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, and a tiny splash of Petit Verdot that spent 15 months in 55% new French oak, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis shows a deeper ruby/plum hue as well as beautiful aromatics of cassis, ripe black cherries, graphite, and spring flowers. It's medium-bodied and balanced on the palate, with a supple, elegant mouthfeel and nicely polished tannins. There's not a chance I'd guess this as a 2022 from Napa in a blind tasting. Drink this charming, supple, forward Cabernet Sauvignon over the coming 8-10 years. Drink 2025-2035.
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The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis is a terrific introduction to the range. Soft contours wrap around a core of red-toned fruit, spice, tobacco and cedar. All the elements are so well balanced. This mid-weight, supple Cabernet Sauvignon is a total delight.
A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, and 0.5% Petit Verdot, aged for 15 months in 55% new French oak and 45% older French oak barrels. No matter the vintage, this winery consistently delivers. Artemis offers classic blackberry fruit, sagebrush, and loamy earth, with tobacco influences. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with precise, superfine tannins and layers of cherry, blackberry, graphite, and perfumed violets building toward a finish full of energy, drive, and tension. Ideal for enjoying on its own before a meal and throughout dinner. The tannins in this vintage are notably gentle and approachable, making it an excellent candidate for early drinking.
Approximately three-fourths of the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis comes from Atlas Peak, where the Antinoris have a substantial vineyard. It's reasonably floral and fresh on the nose, with hints of violets alongside cherries and redcurrants. Full-bodied and round, it may lack a bit of richness and depth compared to the 2021, but it's a supple, easy-drinking effort that won't disappoint unless you're expecting single-vineyard quality.
About the producer
Warren Winiarski founded Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in 1970 when he purchased the Stag’s Leap Vineyard in Napa’s Stags Leap District. The 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon – only the second vintage – won the famous 1976 Judgement of Paris blind tasting, rocketing the estate to fame.