Country :

USA

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Owner :

Antinori

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Partner since :

2024

In the heart of Napa Valley, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars stands as a beacon of winemaking excellence, rooted in the legend of the Stags Leap district and Napa Valley’s rise to prominence on the world wine scene.

Celebrated for its historic triumph at the 1976 Jugement de Paris, where its 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon S.L.V. outshone the top Bordeaux vintages, this victory established the estate as a global wine icon, and established this Cabernet Sauvignon as a fixture on the international wine scene.

Recognized as the benchmark for quality Cabernet Sauvignon in California, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars perpetuates the art of winemaking with a team dedicated to the harmony between vineyards and their natural environment.

Their wine, emanating from conscientious work in the vineyards and the region’s distinct terroir, is a celebration of incomparable quality, remarkable distinction, true terroir character, and a deep sense of history and heritage.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars's wines

Key Selling Points

  • Legendary terroir : located in a historic district of Napa, the name “Stag’s Leap” evokes a local legend linked to deer hunting.
  • Victory at the Jugement de Paris : the 1973 vintage of Stag’s Leap made history by winning the Jugement de Paris, revealing Napa Valley’s exceptional potential.
  • Acquisition by Antinori in 2023 : the acquisition of full control by the Antinori family in December 2023 marks a new chapter of commitment, already underway since 2007.
  • International distribution : fifty years after its victory, Stag’s Leap is distinguished by its arrival on the Place de Bordeaux.
  • Cuvée SLV, the heart of the estate : from the original parcel, it embodies the quintessence of its 11-hectare terroir.
  • Distinction between winery and wine cellar : underlines the uniqueness of Stag’s Leap by differentiating between its winery, dedicated to production, and its wine cellar, a space devoted to aging and wine tasting.
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