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Stags' Leap Winery "The Leap" Cabernet Sauvignon bottle from Napa Valley
Stags' Leap Winery "The Leap" Cabernet Sauvignon bottle from Napa Valley
Stags' Leap Winery

2022 The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

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$275 $192.50  / 1500 mL

Tasting Notes

The 2022 The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon greets the eye with a deep, dark ruby color and a nose that is both intense and elegant. Aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, and dark plum are complemented by hints of violet, black pepper, and toasted oak. The wine’s complexity continues on the palate, where rich flavors of black raspberry, cassis, and ripe plum unfold, balanced by secondary notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and cedar. The mouthfeel is full-bodied with velvety tannins, which provide a plush texture and a long, satisfying finish. The natural acidity gives the wine a sense of freshness, while the wine’s deep, powerful flavors showcase the depth of the estate’s terroir. Though it is wonderfully expressive now, this wine is built for aging, with the potential to evolve beautifully over the next 10-15 years.

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James Suckling

“Aromas of black and red currants, spiced poached plums, licorice, bitter cocoa and red mahogany. The palate is full-bodied with seamlessly integrated tannins, a silken mouthfeel and a succulent, savory and fruit-driven finish. A wine made from 100% estate fruit, a polished and refined blend of 77% cabernet sauvignon, 17% petit sirah, 4% petit verdot, 1% malbec and 1% merlot. Drink or hold.” - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, December 2025

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Lisa Perrotti-Brown

“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon The Leap bursts with vibrant notes of crushed black currants, fresh plums, and boysenberries, opening out to reveal hints of lavender, tilled soil, and bay leaves, with a touch of pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate is bright and energetic with fine-grained tannins and a refreshing line framing the spritely black fruit layers, finishing long and earthy.” - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, TheWinePalate.com, May 2026

    • Technical info
      • Vintage: 2022
      • Alcohol: 14.6%
      • Volume: 1500 mL
      • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
      • Brand: Stags' Leap Winery
      Vintage Notes
      The first half of the 2022 harvest started calm and early, with healthy vineyards offering fruit with bright acidity, fruit-forward flavors, and strong yields for white varietals and thin-skinned reds, like Pinot Noir. Then, California experienced a historic heat wave in early September that ramped up the pace of ripening, compelling a fast and furious harvest as winemakers worked to pick fruit at its best quality. Fortunately, strong vines and proactive irrigation helped many vineyards survive the heat. The second half was much more predictable with cooler temperatures through October, so that later-ripening red varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, could develop their full flavor and tannin profile.
    Technical info
    • Vintage: 2022
    • Alcohol: 14.6%
    • Volume: 1500 mL
    • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Brand: Stags' Leap Winery
    Vintage Notes
    The first half of the 2022 harvest started calm and early, with healthy vineyards offering fruit with bright acidity, fruit-forward flavors, and strong yields for white varietals and thin-skinned reds, like Pinot Noir. Then, California experienced a historic heat wave in early September that ramped up the pace of ripening, compelling a fast and furious harvest as winemakers worked to pick fruit at its best quality. Fortunately, strong vines and proactive irrigation helped many vineyards survive the heat. The second half was much more predictable with cooler temperatures through October, so that later-ripening red varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, could develop their full flavor and tannin profile.

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