Nose

Aromas of floral sweet pea, sun-ripened plums, sweet oak, mushroom, and wet earth leap from the
glass.

Palate

The bold, rich, mouth-filling flavors of blackberry, black licorice, espresso, and cocoa powder
combine with juicy acidity, tobacco, and tea tannins. Enjoy this well-structured, complex, and
layered wine with a silky, lingering finish for years to come.

Growing Conditions

Two natural events persist in California, droughts and earthquakes, and in 2014 we
experienced both in Napa Valley. Pine Ridge Vineyards sits on solid rock, so the winery did not
suffer damage during the earthquake. It was the third consecutive year of drought and the third
fantastic vintage with perfectly ripe fruit coupled with high acidity. Weather overall was a bit cooler
than in 2013, but conditions were excellent with no real threat to the vines. A mild winter combined
with heavy rains in February and March nourished the thirsty vines and resulted in early budbreak.

Harvest

The berries were hand harvested at night, carefully sorted, and destemmed to
tank, where fermentation took place.

Aging

The wine was racked to 100 percent new French oak
barrels, where it was aged for 26 months prior to bottling.

Appearance

The ruby/black color of this wine tells you it is pure Cabernet Sauvignon.

Food Pairing

A classic dish like steak Diane pairs beautifully with this supple, fruit-forward Cabernet
Sauvignon. The refinement and approachability of the Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon also pair
well with a Sunday roast pork with root vegetables. For the perfect cheese course, Abbaye de
Belloc, produced by Benedictine monks, is among the most elegant and silky of aged sheep’s milk
cheeses, with hints of brown butter, toasted nuts, and caramel. This pairing is a good example of a
wine and cheese of similar intensity.