Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars · Artemis · Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley · 2023 · 750ml
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is one of the most storied names in American wine — the estate whose 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon famously defeated Bordeaux’s finest in the 1976 Judgment of Paris, announcing Napa Valley to the world. Artemis is the house’s flagship Napa Valley Cabernet: named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, it is the culmination of Stag’s Leap’s search for the finest fruit across the valley. The 2023 blend draws from a carefully selected network of vineyards — 42% from Atlas Peak, 11% from Arcadia in Coombsville, 11% from Battuello in St. Helena, and additional parcels from Calistoga and the Stags Leap District — fermented in stainless steel and aged 14 months in 57% new French oak. The 2023 vintage is being called one of the coolest and most promising growing seasons in Napa in over a decade, producing wines of exceptional freshness, structure, and aging potential. At $99.99, Artemis delivers Stag’s Leap elegance at its most accessible.
Deep ruby in the glass with a fragrant, expressive nose of ripe currants, Bing cherry, blackberry compote, bay laurel, fresh tobacco leaf, and a lift of graphite and cedar — complex, layered, and unmistakably Napa. On the palate: rich and full-bodied, with a silky, well-balanced mouthfeel and polished tannins that coat the palate with dark chocolate, black currant, and Indian spice. Loamy, volcanic earth and salty crushed-stone minerality carry through a long, resonant, savory finish. Decanter awarded 95 points; Vinous 93; Wine Advocate 91. Drink now through 2035+, or cellar for a decade to watch it fully unfold. Pair with grilled tri-tip, braised short ribs, slow-roasted lamb, wild mushroom pasta, or aged cheddar.
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Producer: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars (Napa Valley · 1976 Judgment of Paris winner)
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Wine: Artemis · Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa Valley
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Vintage: 2023
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Origin: Napa Valley, California (Atlas Peak, Coombsville, St. Helena, Calistoga)
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Blend: 97.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Merlot
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Aging: 14 months · 100% French oak (57% new)
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ABV: 14%
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Style: Full-bodied, elegant, age-worthy Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
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Scores: Decanter 95 · Vinous 93 · Wine Advocate 91
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Drinking Window: Now–2035+
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Size: 750ml
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Tasting Notes: Ripe currant, Bing cherry, blackberry, bay laurel, tobacco, graphite, cedar, dark chocolate, volcanic earth, long savory finish
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Pair With: Grilled tri-tip · Braised short ribs · Slow-roasted lamb · Wild mushroom pasta · Aged cheddar · Manchego
The house that won the Judgment of Paris — Artemis is Napa Cabernet at its most elegant and complete.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023
Decanter — 95 Points
Fragrant aromatics of dark berry fruit lead, layered with bay laurel and sagebrush freshness, cassis, and a lift of graphite. The palate delivers excellent density and poise, framed by polished tannins and loamy, volcanic earth, with rich Indian spice accents and salty, crushed-stone minerality carrying through the long, resonant finish.
Vinous — 93 Points
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis is fabulous. Black cherry, plum, lavender, licorice and chocolate are front and center. Brisk acids lend freshness to this boisterous, hugely delicious Cabernet Sauvignon. Best of all, the 2023 is a terrific value. It will drink well on release.
Wine Advocate — 91 Points
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis is a fine example, with gentle herbal shadings of sage and thyme bringing savory complexity to the cassis and cherry fruit along with hints of cedar and mocha. It’s medium- to full-bodied and silky in texture, with a sprinkling of fine-grained tannins on the finish. Enjoy this fairly priced wine over the next decade.
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