STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS “S.L.V.” Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 3L

Winemaker Notes: The 2015 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon has generous aromas of cocoa powder, black tea, chocolate fudge and currants. The wine has a rich entry with robust flavors of black fruit and spice along with dusty tannins. The structured tannins, rich fruit, and pleasing minerality point to this wine’s ability to age. Barbecued Tri-tip, mustard-rubbed pork loin, parmesan and black pepper pasta (Cacio e Pepe), or crispy gnocchi with brown butter and sage.

Press Reviews

91WINE ENTHUSIAST

This is an estate-grown, 100% varietal wine that showcases a soft, broad experience that’s approachably rich and well-balanced. Perfumed in cherry, cassis and vanilla, it has a subtle, savory character on the midpalate of dense smoky oak and firm structure.

95ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE

A barrel sample, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon S. L. V. offers up aromas of pepper, spice box, lavender and potpourri with mulberries, black cherries and black berries at the core, plus plum preserves and bay leaves hints. Medium to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins, the palate is firm and earthy with a long, minerally finish. Barrel Sample: 93-95

94WINE SPECTATOR

Juicy and vibrant in feel, featuring a mix of blueberry, raspberry and red currant fruit flavors that play well with the light graphite, bergamot and floral nuances. The solid backdrop of roasted apple wood is well-integrated. Best from 2020 through 2035.