COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon 86%, Cabernet Franc 13%, Petit Verdot 1%
PRODUCER
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2023 Cellarius Cabernet Sauvignon from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is a distinguished red wine from Napa Valley's Stags Leap District. The 'Cellarius' series pays homage to the winery's cellar team and features unique celestial artwork on each bottle. Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is a historic estate, renowned for its world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, famously recognized after the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The 2023 vintage was particularly favorable, with a cool growing season promoting slow ripening and resulting in wines with excellent structure, acidity, and deep fruit expression.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€80
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Cellarius' is Latin for 'cellarer,' a tribute to the winery's dedicated team.
Fact 02
Each Cellarius bottle features a different engraving from Andreas Cellarius's 'Harmonia Macrocosmica'.
Fact 03
The 2023 vintage is considered one of Napa's best in recent memory.
Fact 04
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars gained international fame at the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Cellarius Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from a blend dominated by 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 13% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, all sourced from the Stags Leap District. Following fermentation, the wine underwent an extensive aging process of 15 months in 100% French oak barrels, with 69% of the oak being new. This meticulous approach to oak aging is designed to integrate the wine's fruit, structure, and oak-derived complexities, aiming for a balanced and age-worthy final product.
