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WTSO Member Rating: 92 Points
By Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
2022 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon
Background
Artemis, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, is a wine that truly reflects its name. It's the culmination of our hunt for the finest grapes from Napa Valley, which, when combined with estate-grown fruit, create a Cabernet Sauvignon that expresses the regional character of Napa Valley with the signature style of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. This approach results in a wine of lush fruit flavors balanced by extraordinary structure and elegance. Whereas our Estate Cabernet Sauvignons showcase each vineyard's distinctive characteristics, Artemis demonstrates how astute grape selection and skillful blending can create a wine that represents the sum of Napa Valley's best Cabernet Sauvignon parts.
Source
Imagine taking an aerial tour of Napa Valley, flying over the patchwork of vineyards that have made the valley and its wines famous. The grapes for Artemis are sourced from a unique collection of these sites. This wine is 98% Cabernet Sauvignon with 1% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Malbec, and 0.5% Merlot for added layers of complexity. The wine was aged 15 months in 33% new French oak and 67% older French oak barrels. The wine was very lightly filtered at bottling.
Vintage
The 2022 growing season will be remembered as the second consecutive year of very dry conditions during winter and spring, challenging weather during bloom, and heat, cold, wind, and rain during flowering. This resulted in a reduction in yield and more variability in the clusters themselves. We had classic Napa Valley weather during the heart of the growing season, with moderate temperatures and cool sea breezes in the afternoon and evening all summer. Early September saw a mini heat wave that pushed ripeness along, then a return to beautiful weather for the remainder of the harvest. Berries were a little smaller than usual, with loose clusters. This may be the best vintage for quality I've seen yet!
Wine Details
Blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Malbec, 0.5% Merlot
Aging: 15 months, 33% new French oak, 67% older French oak
Alcohol: 14.80%
TA: 0.52 g/100ml
pH: 3.82
Tasting Notes
The 2022 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon offers inviting aromas of boysenberry, plum, currant, chocolate, and baking spice. The rich and creamy entrance leads to a fresh and flavorful mid-palate. The wine is full-bodied with rich fruit flavors and integrated tannins that are persistent and plush.
Food Pairings
Enjoy this Cabernet Sauvignon with grilled tri-tip, braised short ribs, or pasta with wild mushrooms and prosciutto.
[Information provided by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars]
Region
North Coast
Vintage
2022
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot
Country
United States
Unit Size
750.00 ML
Alcohol Percentage
14.80
Appellation
Napa Valley
Wine: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon, [...], Napa Valley, California, USA 2022
Score/Rating: 94
Suggested Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035
Review Date: 02/05/2025
Reviewed By: Jonathan Cristaldi
Tasting Notes:Â A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon [...], aged for 15 months in [...] French oak barrels. No matter the vintage, this winery consistently delivers. Artemis offers classic blackberry fruit, sagebrush, and loamy earth, with tobacco influences. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with precise, superfine tannins and layers of cherry, blackberry, graphite, and perfumed violets building toward a finish full of energy, drive, and tension. Ideal for enjoying on its own before a meal and throughout dinner. The tannins in this vintage are notably gentle and approachable, making it an excellent candidate for early drinking.
Wine: STAG'S LEAP WINE CELLARS Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 'Artemis' 2022
Score/Rating: 93
Suggested Drinking Window: 2025-2035
Review Date: 04/2025
Reviewed By: J. D’Angelo
Tasting Notes: The 2022 'Artemis' is a wonderful showing in this vintage. It begins with inviting aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, and subtle hints of blueberry that lead the aromatic profile, gradually unfolding to reveal layers of baking spices, dark chocolate, dried herbs, toasted oak, and a delicate touch of fresh-cut violets. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, offering impressive concentration and depth without feeling heavy. The texture is velvety, yet structured, and it carries through to a long, persistent finish where notes of spice and dark fruit continue to resonate beautifully.
Wine: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Artemis 2022
Score/Rating: 92
Review Date: 03/18/2025
Reviewed By: Jim Gordon, Executive Editor
Tasting Notes: A cool, slightly restrained expression gives an elegant spin to this dark-fruited, well-balanced and savory wine. Black cherries and blueberries, cocoa and graphite, tobacco leaves and iron flavors. Full-bodied but not heavy. Drink or hold.
Wine: 2022 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis
Score/Rating: 91
Suggested Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035
Review Date: 12/22/2025
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Tasting Notes: Based on 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, [...] that spent 15 months in [...] French oak, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis shows a deeper ruby/plum hue as well as beautiful aromatics of cassis, ripe black cherries, graphite, and spring flowers. It's medium-bodied and balanced on the palate, with a supple, elegant mouthfeel and nicely polished tannins. There's not a chance I'd guess this as a 2022 from Napa in a blind tasting. Drink this charming, supple, forward Cabernet Sauvignon over the coming 8-10 years. Drink 2025-2035.
Wine: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis
Score/Rating: 91
Suggested Drinking Window: 2025 - 2032
Review Date: 11/2025
Reviewed By: Antonio Galloni
Tasting Notes: The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis is a terrific introduction to the range. Soft contours wrap around a core of red-toned fruit, spice, tobacco and cedar. All the elements are so well balanced. This mid-weight, supple Cabernet Sauvignon is a total delight.
Wine: 2022 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis
Score/Rating: 90
Suggested Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035
Review Date: 10/17/2024
Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Tasting Notes: [...]. It's reasonably floral and fresh on the nose, with hints of violets alongside cherries and redcurrants. Full-bodied and round, it may lack a bit of richness and depth compared to the 2021, but it's a supple, easy-drinking effort that won't disappoint unless you're expecting single-vineyard quality.
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