EDUCATION
Stags Leap
Summary:
World famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, the Stags Leap District has been growing grapes since the mid-1800s. The region's wines are renowned for their grace, power and complexity.
Location:
East of Yountville and North of the town of Napa
Climate:
Warm, dry sunny days and cool nights with maritime breezes
Soil:
Volcanic gravel, loam, clay subsoil
Popular Varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Noteworthy:
The AVA made a significant mark on the world in 1976, when the 1973 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded first place among the likes of Mouton-Rothschild and Haut Brion in the famed blind tasting, The Judgement of Paris.
Featured Wineries in Stags Leap District AVA:
