Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | $325.00≈ €289.37 · £241.56 | www.stagsleapwinecellars.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 1998 / 750ml | ≈ $293.72Original CHF 240.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates October 13 to November 1, 2023
Sites S.L.V. and FAY vineyards
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 21 months in 100% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Dark currants, licorice, violets, graphite and boysenberry; a vibrant, layered palate with dark cherry, cocoa and hazelnut and a persistent finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 17 to October 4, 2022
Sites S.L.V. and FAY vineyards
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 20 months in 100% new French oak; released October 2025.
Tasting Notes Ripe currants, blackberry compote, dark plums, dried herbs, figs and tobacco; savory texture, black fruit and floral nuances, polished tannins and a long finish.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
pH 3.81
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 16 to October 1, 2021
Sites S.L.V. and FAY vineyards
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 21 months in 100% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Dark currants, blueberry compote, black cherry, tobacco and spices; dense mid-palate, refined tannins, dark chocolate, anise and black fruit on the persistent finish.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
pH 3.91
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 12 to 30, 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Sites S.L.V. and FAY vineyards
Fermentation Vessels 3% fermented in French oak barrels with heads removed
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 22 months in 100% new French oak; released September 2023; 1,900 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Chocolate mousse, ripe plum, crushed raspberry, violet and nutmeg.
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
pH 3.83
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Soil Volcanic soils on the eastern hillsides of s.l.v. and fay; alluvial soils in the middle and lower sections of both vineyards
Harvest Dates September 30 to October 22, 2019
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 52% S.L.V. (blocks 2B, 2A and 3B), 48% FAY Vineyard (blocks 10A, 2A, 3A, 7, 12A and 9)
Fermentation Vessels 11% fermented in French oak barrels with heads removed
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details After malolactic fermentation, the lees were stirred daily for several months. Vineyard lots were vinified and aged separately during the first year and blended during the second; total maturation was 21 months in small, new French oak barrels. Bottled without filtration; released September 2022; 2,400 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Red and black currant, black tea, anise and nutmeg; vibrant mouthfeel, savory velvety tannins, blackberry and currant, integrated oak and a lasting finish.
Food Pairing Red-wine and porcini-braised short ribs with polenta; honey and Calabrian-chile pork chops with roasted apples; or truffled goat-cheese risotto with prosciutto, arugula and aged balsamic.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.64
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Soil Volcanic soils on the eastern hillsides of s.l.v. and fay; alluvial soils in the middle and lower sections of both vineyards
Harvest Dates September 20 to October 19, 2018
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 54% FAY Vineyard (blocks 8C2, 7B, 8C1, 9 and 10A), 46% S.L.V. (blocks 3B, 2B and 1A)
Fermentation Vessels 10% fermented in French oak barrels with heads removed
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details After malolactic fermentation, the lees were stirred daily for several months. Vineyard lots were vinified and aged separately during the first year and blended during the second; total maturation was 24 months in small, new French oak barrels. Released May 2021; 2,550 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Dark fruits, currants and figs with floral spice, sandalwood and wet stone; vibrant taste and texture with an expanding, lingering finish.
Food Pairing Chicken Marsala; grilled flank steak with plum salsa; or spiced duck breast with wilted-arugula risotto.
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Soil Volcanic soils on the eastern hillsides of s.l.v. and fay; alluvial soils in the middle and lower sections of both vineyards
Harvest Dates September 7 to October 6, 2017
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 52% S.L.V. (blocks 3B and 2A), 48% FAY Vineyard (blocks 7A, 7B, 10A, 3A, 5C3, 9 and 12A)
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless-steel tank
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details After malolactic fermentation, the lees were stirred daily for several months. Vineyard lots were vinified and aged separately during the first year and blended during the second; total maturation was 21 months in small, new French oak barrels. Released May 2020; 2,500 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Berry medley, dates, cocoa spice, cassis, black olive and pomegranate; full but balanced structure, lush texture, currant, dark cherry and spice.
Food Pairing Red-wine-braised osso buco with wild-mushroom risotto; green-olive-crusted lamb rack with fennel and couscous; or New York steak au poivre with honey-and-sherry-glazed shallots.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.87
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Soil Volcanic soils on the eastern hillsides of s.l.v. and fay; alluvial soils in the middle and lower sections of both vineyards
Harvest Dates September 20 to October 11, 2016
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 56% FAY Vineyard (blocks 7A&B, 8C2, 10A, 12A, 3A and 2A), 44% S.L.V. (blocks 3B, 2B, 2A and 4)
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The official sheet is internally inconsistent about primary fermentation: its narrative says 10% was fermented in new French oak barrels with the heads removed, while its analysis table says 100% stainless-steel tank. After malolactic fermentation, the lees were stirred daily for several months; vineyard lots were vinified and aged separately during the first year and blended during the second. Total maturation was 20 months in small French oak barrels; released May 2019; 3,174 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Boysenberry, black cherry, mocha and black licorice; rich palate with crushed mixed berries, spice, plush tannins, black currant and violet spice.
Food Pairing Coffee-rubbed pork chops; steak au poivre with blackberry demi-glace; or roasted-root-vegetable panzanella.
2000 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 19 to October 14, 2000
Brix at Harvest 24.3°
Estate Grown Yes
Sites S.L.V. and FAY estate vineyards
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless steel
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were picked and vinified in small lots, with selection informed by lot development, barrel toast and cave location. The wine was aged 21 months in French oak; 3,236 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Caramel, brown sugar, cedar, sandalwood, dark plums, black cherries, rosemary and bergamot; dark stone fruit, cassis, black olives, cloves and vanilla with a lingering finish.
Food Pairing Lamb medallions in Cabernet-black-olive sauce or caramelized-onion tarts with braised endive.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $295.02Original CHF 241.06 | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 1998 / 1500ml | ≈ $703.70Original CHF 575.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2004 / 1500ml | ≈ $917.88Original CHF 750.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 1983 / 1500ml | ≈ $856.68Original CHF 700.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 1997 / 1500ml | ≈ $777.13Original CHF 635.00 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
5766 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Phone
+1 707-261-6410
Email
Owner
Marchesi Antinori
Cellarmaster
Marcus Notaro