Imagine taking an aerial tour of Napa Valley, flying over the patchwork
of vineyards that have made the valley and its wines famous. The grapes
for ARTEMIS are sourced from a unique collection of these sites. The
2015 blend is derived from a spectrum of fruit grown for Stag’s Leap Wine
Cellars by independent growers from across the Napa Valley including:
23% Atlas Peak District; 19% Arcadia Vineyard in Coombsville; 12%
Battuello Vineyard in St. Helena; 9% Shooting Star in Pope Valley;
and 1% Estate fruit (FAY and S.L.V.). Each site lends its personality to
the aroma, flavor, structure and texture of the finished wine. A touch
of Merlot (5%) and Petit Verdot (1%) were blended with the Cabernet
Sauvignon for another layer of complexity. The wine was aged for 17
months in 34% new French Oak and 4% new American Oak.