2022 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis," Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - 750ML

91 Points – Vinous.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers a polished expression of Napa Valley Cabernet from one of the region’s most historic names. The 2022 vintage brought a warm, concentrated profile, and Artemis reflects that character with ripe dark fruit, supple tannins, and the estate’s signature restraint and balance.

Blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Petit Verdot.

Tasting Notes: Aromas of cassis, black cherry, dark plum, tobacco, ripe fig, raspberry, and cherry compote unfold with subtle oak and graphite undertones. The palate is silky and generous, carrying layers of dark cherry, boysenberry, milk chocolate, and savory spice through a long, polished finish.

Structure: Medium- to full-bodied, ripe, supple, and elegant, with polished tannins and a smooth Napa Valley finish.

Drink Window: 2025–2034.

Decanting: Decant for 45–60 minutes in its youth to soften the tannins and bring forward the wine’s darker fruit, cocoa, and savory notes. Mature bottles closer to the end of the drinking window should need only a brief splash decant.

A classic choice for those who enjoy Napa Cabernet with refinement rather than excess, the 2022 Artemis is well suited for steak, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, or a cellar-worthy gift. Its combination of dark fruit, polished texture, and Stag’s Leap pedigree makes it equally appealing for dinner-table elegance or short- to mid-term cellaring.