Laube no longer can be objective when tasting California Cabs or has has embraced a Pinot palate, then perhaps it is time for someone else to cover the Cabernets from the area. If one is to be a California Wine Critic then one must be able to embrace all the varietals. I tend to think that, in general, the "old Napa" style cabs exhibit larger variation from good to bad vintages than do the "modern style" cabs.Īnyways, if you've tried it, like it and think it worth the price tag, then it shouldn't bother you in the least that others think differently, but it also shouldn't make you think that those with a different view must be out in left field or something. (3) The 70 score was for the 2003 vintage, which is widely considered a subpar vintage for Napa cab. Some have the opposite preference - I would think it likely that a panel of French tasters would rate Stags Leap cabs higher than Laube and cult cab type wines lower than Laube. He has been tending to rate those wines lower (Montelena is another good example), while giving higher ratings to the more concentrated "new Napa" style cabs. (2) I think there is a fairly consistent pattern emerging in James' reviews regarding Napa wineries making cabernets in the "old Napa" style of the 70s and 80s: thinner, earthier, more green flavors, more delicate, whatever you want to call it. It's also possible someone may be influenced to some degree by the name and history of Stags Leap Wine Cellars and price of the wine, if that person were not tasting it blind. It's entirely possible that you just like and dislike different things in wine, and this is one you just disagree with him on. (1) James tastes wines blind and rates them as he sees them. Stags Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon is a great example of the skill of the blender, taking wine from different sources and producing a wine with both SLWC style and Napa Valley character.There was unanimous concurrence among many members of this board about that wine, as well, in the thread above. The wine was aged for 15 months in 42% new French oak and 6% in new American, the balance in older French Oak. The 2019 Artemis is actually a blend comprising 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 0.5% Cabernet Franc. Each site lends its personality to the aroma, flavour, structure and texture of the finished wine. Helena 8% Arcadia Vineyard in Coombsville, 6% Shooting Star in Pope Valley, 5% Twin Creeks Vineyard in Wooden Valley and a small amount from S.L.V. The fruit for the Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon comes from small selection of independent growers including: 41% Atlas Peak District 11% Battuello Vineyard in St. It remained in the Winiarski family when, in 2007, it was sold to Chateau Ste Michelle and Marchese Antinori Srl (famous for their joint ventures and wine-making in Washington State and Italy respectively).
The 44 acre property was then a prune orchard and was replanted with Cabernet Sauvignon and a little Merlot. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars was established by Warren Winiarski in 1970, located at the end of the Silverado Trail, in what is now known as the Stag’s Leap District. Artemis was first released in 2001 and is named for the Greek Goddess of the Hunt. The wine expresses both regional character and the signature style of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. Artemis is made with non estate fruit, sourced from a select few Napa Valley vineyards, with some SLWC estate fruit. Stags Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 100% Napa Valley fruit.
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