Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon | Dry Red Wine | 750mL | Napa Valley, California, USA | French Oak Aged

Process & Profile

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon brings together fruit from selected vineyards across Napa Valley, including estate-grown grapes. Named for the Greek goddess of the hunt, ARTEMIS reflects the winery’s search for vineyard sites that contribute complementary flavors, textures, and structure.

Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend, with smaller proportions of other Bordeaux varieties depending on the vintage. French oak maturation adds complexity around the wine’s ripe fruit character. The style emphasizes dark berries, currant, chocolate accents, and integrated tannins, balancing richness with freshness.

ARTEMIS offers a broader Napa Valley expression alongside the winery’s vineyard-specific Cabernet Sauvignons. Its substantial fruit and structured palate make it a natural choice for a steak dinner, braised meats, or savory mushroom dishes. The precise blend, alcohol level, and tasting details vary by vintage.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe dark berries and currant with oak and spice accents.

• Palate: Concentrated fruit, chocolate notes, and a rounded texture supported by integrated tannins.

• Finish: Persistent fruit and savory oak character.

What Makes It Special

• Napa Valley appellation: Draws on selected vineyard sites across the valley.

• Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend: Supporting Bordeaux varieties vary with the vintage.

• French oak maturation: Builds complexity around the wine’s fruit and tannin structure.

• Regional perspective: Combines multiple vineyard contributions rather than representing a single estate site.

• Rich yet structured style: Offers concentrated fruit with tannins that provide definition.

• Versatile dinner pairing: Complements grilled beef, braised short ribs, and mushroom-based dishes.

How to Enjoy

Serve slightly below room temperature in a generously sized red wine glass. Taste shortly after opening, then allow additional time in the glass or a decanter if the wine initially feels reserved or firm.

Pair with grilled tri-tip, roast lamb, braised short ribs, or pasta with wild mushrooms. These savory dishes complement the wine’s fruit, oak, and tannin structure without requiring a sweet sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?

   ARTEMIS is a dry red wine. Its ripe berry and currant flavors can create an impression of fruit sweetness, but it is not a dessert wine.

2. Is Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon?

   Cabernet Sauvignon is the principal grape, but the wine can include smaller amounts of other Bordeaux varieties. The exact composition changes by vintage.

3. What foods pair with Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon?

   The winery recommends grilled tri-tip, braised short ribs, and pasta with wild mushrooms and prosciutto. Roast lamb and other savory beef dishes also make useful pairing options.

4. Should I decant Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon?

   Decanting can help a younger bottle open up and make its fruit and texture easier to explore. Taste first and adjust the aeration to the wine’s condition; older bottles may need gentler handling.

5. Where can I buy Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon?

   You can purchase Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon directly from The Barrel Tap.