Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Artemis Vintage:2012 rustic character

rustic character

This Riserva has understated but finely delineated aromas of flowers

warm earth and sandalwood hints

This is the first wine to display any material amount of reduction and here it’s enough to overshadow the fruit

A relatively high-toned nose speaks of complex and overtly spicy red pinot fruit that displays soft earth nuances

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Artemis Vintage:2012 rustic characterA blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis (a barrel sample) is a deep garnet purple color with a lovely nose of pure cassis and blackberries with earth and herbal notions plus violets and an exotic spice waft. Medium to full bodied, taut and muscular in the expressive mouth, it has grainy tannins and a long finish.