2024 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Aveta" Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley - 750ML

92 Points – Wine Enthusiast

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars brings its signature Napa Valley precision to Aveta, a bright and finely textured Sauvignon Blanc sourced largely from the Oak Knoll District, with additional fruit from Rancho Chimiles Vineyard in Wooden Valley. The 2024 vintage produced white wines of vibrant acidity and clear fruit expression, giving Aveta a poised balance of citrus, tropical lift, and mineral freshness.

Blend: 69% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Sauvignon Musqué, 4% Sémillon, 3% Muscat Canelli.

Tasting Notes: Aromas of lemongrass, kiwi, tangerine, grapefruit, guava, and dried herbs open the glass with freshness and detail. The palate is mouthwatering and medium-bodied, layering crisp nectarine, lemon zest, tropical fruit, and savory mineral tones through a clean, pithy finish.

Structure: Bright, refreshing, and elegantly textured, with lively acidity and a polished Napa Valley finish.

Drink Window: 2025–2028.

Decanting: No decanting required. Serve well chilled, ideally after 10–15 minutes out of the refrigerator to allow the aromatics and texture to open.

Fresh, polished, and immediately appealing, the 2024 Aveta is a versatile Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc for seafood, spring vegetables, goat cheese, sushi, or relaxed warm-weather entertaining. Its combination of citrus energy, subtle texture, and Stag’s Leap refinement makes it equally suited for casual elegance or a thoughtful white-wine gift.