Decanter Magazine Review
Rated 94
A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, and 0.5% Petit Verdot, aged for 15 months in 55% new French oak and 45% older French oak barrels. No matter the vintage, this winery consistently delivers. Artemis offers classic blackberry fruit, sagebrush, and loamy earth, with tobacco influences. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with precise, superfine tannins and layers of cherry, blackberry, graphite, and perfumed violets building toward a finish full of energy, drive, and tension. Ideal for enjoying on its own before a meal and throughout dinner. The tannins in this vintage are notably gentle and approachable, making it an excellent candidate for early drinking. Drinking Window 2025-2035.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A Napa Valley icon. Artemis, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, represents Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' pursuit of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon across Napa Valley. The 2022 vintage blends estate-grown fruit with grapes from select vineyards in Atlas Peak, Coombsville, and other premier sites, creating a wine that captures the elegance, structure, and richness that define Napa Cabernet.
- Varietal: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot
- Region: Napa Valley, California
- ABV: 14.8%
- Aging: 15 months in French oak (55% new, 45% seasoned)
- Critical Acclaim: 92 James Suckling, 90 Robert Parker
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dark fruits, ripe figs, raspberries, cherry compote, tobacco, and subtle oak.
Palate: Silky and layered with blackberry, dark cherry, boysenberry, cocoa, and graphite.
Finish: Long, savory, and elegant with milk chocolate and spice.
Why You'll Love It
- Signature Napa Valley Cabernet from a historic estate
- Blended from premier vineyards including Atlas Peak & Coombsville
- Highly rated by leading wine critics
- Approachable now, with aging potential through 2032
Stag's Leap Artemis 2022 is a benchmark Napa Cabernet - refined, expressive, and crafted to showcase the best of the valley's terroir.
