Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
S.L.V. Golden Anniversary Vines
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District
Auction 28 | Lot No. 50
Vintage: 2022
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
S.L.V. Golden Anniversary Vines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District
10 cases produced
Highlights
- This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced entirely from S.L.V. Block 4, planted in 1972
- S.L.V. Block 4 is the oldest block in the vineyard, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
- S.L.V. is the vineyard that produced the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet that won the 1976 Paris Tasting
- Aging 21 months in 100% new French oak, this Cabernet Sauvignon bursts with black fruit and has tremendous palate richness
Description
This very special PNV lot is sourced exclusively from S.L.V. Block 4, the oldest block in the vineyard. Planted in 1972, we call this block the “grande dame” of the vineyard. This exclusive offering was crafted to celebrate 50 years and the golden anniversary of this special block. The juice was fermented in new French oak barrels, stood up vertically with one head removed and punched down by hand for two weeks. Aging for 21 months in 100% new French oak barrels, the resulting wine bursts with black plum and black currant flavors and has tremendous richness on the palate.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Marcus Notaro
Winemaker, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Marcus Notaro joined Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in May 2013 as Winemaker, bringing with him close to two decades of expertise and passion for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. Marcus was previously making red wines in Washington state since 1995 and was the winemaker for Col Solare, a prestigious winery located in the Red Mountain appellation of Washington State. Col Solare is a partnership between Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marchesi Antinori of Italy.
Marcus loves the complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon, saying, "It can make a rich, powerful wine without being heavy while truly expressing where it was grown." This passion is what drew Marcus to Napa Valley and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. His understanding of the Stag's Leap Wine Cellars signature wine style -- one of elegance and balance, ripeness and restraint -- and his ability to express both the terroir of the vineyard and the true varietal character of the grape, make him ideally suited for continuing the winemaking legacy at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
Country born: United States
Education: While working at Col Solare, Marcus Notaro developed a strong rapport with the Antinori vineyard and winemaking teams during frequent travels to the Antinori estates in Tuscany. That experience fostered an international winemaking perspective that he has brought to his new role at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Everything begins in the vineyard and then it all comes together in the cellar. You need to do what the vineyard and the vintage tell you.
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