Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 'S.L.V.' Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars “S.L.V.” Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Napa Valley, USA

Producer's Notes:

The vineyard blocks in S.L.V. provided a “painter’s palette” of Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics with which to create this blend. The “grande dame” of the vineyard, S.L.V. Block 4, planted in 1972, still graces this blend. These vines along with blocks on the eastern side of S.L.V., characterized by their fire-borne volcanic soils, give this wine its structure and sense of minerality along with concentrated dark fruit flavors and ripe, elegant tannins. Vines in alluvial soils in the western part of the vineyard add vibrant fruit accent notes and heady aromatics. Each lot was vinified and aged separately in small French oak barrels for 21 months, allowing the characteristics of each block to develop.

The 2017 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon offers generous aromas of dark chocolate, graphite, truffle, dried fig and a lovely touch of violet.  Rich and refined on the mid-palate, the wine has a long and well-structured finish with a dusty cocoa powder note. The tannin structure, rich dark fruit, and pleasing minerality point to this wine’s ability to age. Enjoy with Moroccan-spiced Shrimp over sweet potato mash, grilled buffalo burgers with caramelized onions & Havarti cheese or baked chicken with hazelnut Mole sauce.

What we say:

From the legendary estate in Napa Valley, the 2017 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark expression of the S.L.V. vineyard’s volcanic‐rich hillside terroir (thanks to the erosion of the nearby Vaca Mountain range). This bottling was aged for 21 months in French oak (majority new) before bottling, lending depth, structure and elegance.

The nose opens with black cherry, cassis, dark plum, graphite, cedar, and scented crushed herbs. On the palate it’s full-bodied yet refined: rich dark fruit, cassis and blueberry layers, firm and polished tannins, a slate‐like minerality and a long, compelling finish shaped by its French oak maturation. The 21‐month oak ageing adds subtle spice, cedar and structure whilst preserving the vineyard’s vibrant fruit core.

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Style: Premium Napa Cabernet sourced from the iconic S.L.V. estate vineyard, aged 21 months in French oak

Drink window: 2024–2045+

Perfect for: Prime rib, venison, rich stews, truffle-enhanced dishes, or serious cellaring

A Napa masterpiece - volcanic terroir meets French‐oak ageing, yielding depth, elegance and time to spare.