Stag's Leap Wine Cellars : Artemis 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Artemis 2022 by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals intense scents of black fruits, raspberry and cherry compote, accompanied by ripe fig. Subtle notes of oak, tobacco, vanilla and dark chocolate enrich this rich olfactory palette.

Palate
On the palate, this wine offers a silky, smooth texture, supported by polished tannins and a perfectly balanced structure. Generous flavours of black cherry, Boysenberry and milk chocolate stretch elegantly toward a long, savoury finish.

Food and wine pairing
Thanks to its fine structure and aromatic richness, this red wine pairs beautifully with grilled red meats, slow-cooked dishes in sauce, or flavourful game preparations.

Service and storage
The Artemis 2022 can be enjoyed in its youth thanks to its well-integrated tannins, but it also has the structure needed to evolve and gain complexity after a few years of cellaring.

The elegance of a great Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

The estate
Officially founded in 1970 by Warren Winiarski, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is a legendary estate located in California. Etched into history thanks to its victory at the famous Judgment of Paris in 1976, it has established itself as a true global benchmark. Today, the Italian Marchesi Antinori family is the sole owner of this prestigious brand. Committed to sustainability through Napa Green certification, the estate continues to produce wines that combine power and elegance while preserving its exceptional terroir.

The vineyard
The grapes for this cuvée come from a careful selection of plots across Napa Valley, favouring cooler, higher-altitude sites during warmer years. The blend relies mainly on the Atlas Peak sector (73%), complemented by the Arcadia vineyard in Coombsville (12%) and other terroirs from the region (15%). These vines benefit from the valley's geological and microclimatic diversity, resulting in berries of great concentration.

The vintage
The year 2022 was marked by a third consecutive year of drought. After record rainfall in late October 2021, the winter proved very dry, requiring early soil work to conserve moisture. The particularly unpredictable spring saw a late frost in mid-April with no major damage, followed by hail and rain during flowering, reducing some yields. After rainfall in late June increased mildew pressure, summer temperatures returned to normal in July. Harvest, which began under a nine-day heatwave, ran from September 10 to October 12. Despite these climatic challenges, fruit quality was exceptional, offering riper flavours and softer acidity.

Winemaking and aging
Under the direction of winemaker Marcus Notaro, the Artemis 2022 undergoes careful winemaking aimed at extracting depth while preserving the estate's signature finesse. Aging then takes place over 15 months in French oak barrels, split between 55% new barrels and 45% older ones, to harmoniously integrate the oak notes with the fruit.

Grape varieties
98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot