The Leap is the Stags’ Leap Winery’s statement wine, a bold proclamation that cabernet sauvignon from the small Stag’s Leap District tucked into the southwestern corner of the Napa Valley can compete with any producer of cabernet sauvignon in the world. The 2012 vintage is a muscular wine that carries its heft well, without losing the suave elegance that is the signature characteristic of the Stag’s Leap District. Look for dark fruits, mocha and spice in this complex cabernet from a truly extraordinary estate.
Stags’ Leap Winery, Stag’s Leap District (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
By Robert Whitley