Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Marchesi Antinori · Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley, CA
Artemis is the more approachable sibling of the legendary CASK 23, but don't mistake accessibility for simplicity. The winemaking architecture is rigorous: fruit sourced from across Napa Valley with a heavy lean toward the Stags Leap District's volcanic soils, then aged in a calibrated mix of French and American oak that adds complexity without overwhelming the fruit. The name references the Greek goddess of the hunt — and there is something purposeful about this wine, a sense that every element has been placed with intention. The tannins are fine-grained and structural, the fruit is concentrated but not overblown, and the oak integration suggests design, not accident.
Nose
Blackcurrant, cherry, violet, vanilla, cedar pencil, subtle herb
Palate
Concentrated dark fruit, plum, baking chocolate, fine-grained tannins, spice box, polished oak
Finish
Long and structured with lingering cassis and polished oakWine
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Blend
- 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
- Vineyards
- Napa Valley estate and select Napa vineyards
Cocktail Suggestion
— Artemis Red Wine Sangria: 1 bottle Stag's Leap Artemis · 2 oz brandy · 1 oz orange liqueur · Sliced oranges, apples, and berries · 2 cups sparkling water. Combine wine, brandy, and liqueur. Add fruit, refrigerate 4 hours, add sparkling water before serving.
Food Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with rosemary jus — the structural tannins and dark fruit cut through the richness while the herbal notes complement the rosemary.
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