Pine Ridge Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
2022, Stags Leap District , USA
About the Wine
Founded in 1978, Pine Ridge Vineyards has been at the heart of the Stags Leap District, crafting wines that reflect its diverse soils and renowned terroir. The 2022 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon showcases grapes from all four estate vineyards, embodying the AVA's signature balance, structure, and supple tannins. This historic AVA, the first in Napa Valley defined by its unique soil diversity, is celebrated globally for producing powerfully structured and elegant wines. This wine is composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Petit Verdot, and 1.5% Malbec, with 15.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.68, and total acidity of 6.0 g/L, delivering a bold yet balanced profile.
Tasting Notes
Providing a great point-counterpoint entry, the wine exhibits notes of Hershey’s milk chocolate and blue-raspberry. On the palate, Bing cherry juice and raspberry jam light up the senses, followed by fresh thyme and vanilla cream. Going from this juicy entry to the lush palate, a slight minerality is noticed on the back end. This is all well supported by the sweet, concentrated tannin for which the Stags Leap District is world renowned. This is followed by an essence of birch beer that is lightly woven together with uber-fine-grained tannin on the finish. This wine should age well for another 15 years.
Pairing Notes
The wine would be a great accompaniment to a bed of risotto generously covered in Parmigiano Reggiano shavings.