By Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
2012 Cellarius Series III Mountain

Background
Andreas Cellarius was a 17th-century German scholar and mapmaker. His 1661 text, the Harmonia Macrocosmica, illustrated the theories and philosophies on the science of stellar and planetary movement debated during the Renaissance period. Stag's Leap Wine Cellars owns a set of nine of the engravings. Highly detailed, the artist created works that manage to be both precise in their presentation of the theories and strikingly beautiful. The Cellarius Series pays tribute to Andreas Cellarius by mapping Napa Valley through three unique perspectives on a winemaking theme, featuring a different engraving each vintage. In 2012, our winemaking team explored the diverse elevation levels of vineyards in Napa Valley. These wines are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and each comes from a vineyard with significantly different elevation levels - valley floor, hillside, and mountain. The 2012 labels feature Cellarius' Plate 2, which illustrates the scenography of the Ptolemic cosmography.

Source
The Cellarius Series III is crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard that sits high up on Atlas Peak. The vineyard is planted up to 1,800 feet in elevation, and the morning fog helps keep the temperatures in check. The soil is Perkins gravelly loam, which is Alluvium derived from igneous rock. The soil here is shallow and well-drained, and paired with a slightly cooler climate, results in Cabernet Sauvignon with classic aromatics and tannin structure.

Vineyard Details
Source: Atlas Peak
Soil: Perkins gravelly loam
Rainfall: 44 inches
Harvest Dates: October 6-9, 2012

Wine Details
Winemaker: Marcus Notaro
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Aging: 21 months in 43% new French oak
Acid: 0.56 g/100mL
pH: 3.54
Release Date: March 2016

Tasting Notes
This mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon offers expressive, bright fruit aromas and flavors with hints of fragrant violets. The wine has nice acidity and an expansive fruit-filled palate that leads to a powerful, lingering finish. Try pairing this Cabernet Sauvignon with grilled ribeye with roasted mushrooms or tagliatelle with short rib ragu.
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