2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis
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The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis includes fruit from Atlas Peak (53%), Coombsville (11%), St. Helena (9%) and Wooden Valley (4%), along with grapes from the winery's S.L.V. and FAY blocks. Black cherry preserves and graham crackers appear on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, rounded, ripe and nicely textured. No, it's not that rich or intense, but it's a useful wine that just picks up a slightly rugged, tannic edge on the finish. I'd still suggest drinking it young, just pair it with some rare beef or lamb to help tame the tannins.
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The deep purple-hued 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis (there’s 1% Merlot in the blend) is classy stuff, offering ample plum and blackberry-like fruits, some scorched earth and tobacco, medium to full body, good mid-palate density, and ripe yet firm tannins. It’s incredibly well done in the vintage.
The violet lift to the nose is knitting well with the ripe blackberries, chocolate and sweet spices. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, with dense yet creamy tannins adhering to the dark fruit. Fleshy and polished, with a pretty finish. A solid effort for the vintage. Drink after 2024.
About the producer
Warren Winiarski founded Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in 1970 when he purchased the Stag’s Leap Vineyard in Napa’s Stags Leap District. The 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon – only the second vintage – won the famous 1976 Judgement of Paris blind tasting, rocketing the estate to fame.