Stags Leap District
Napa Valley · Velvet Cabernet
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Cabernet SauvignonSignature
Napa ValleyRegion
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Why This Region Matters
Stags Leap District is the small but mighty AVA whose Cabernet famously bested the great Bordeaux estates at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Tucked against the dramatic palisades of the Vaca range, this compact district produces Cabernet of singular character, supple, velvety tannins wrapped around dark fruit and a violet perfume that connoisseurs prize as the most elegant expression in the valley.
Cabernet Sauvignon Country
Stags Leap District is the small but mighty AVA whose Cabernet famously bested the great Bordeaux estates at the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
Distinctive Climate
The Stags Leap palisades trap afternoon heat and radiate it back onto the vines, while the gap to San Pablo Bay funnels cooling evening breezes.
22 Wineries
22 producers in Stags Leap District are catalogued on WinoNotion, from boutique family estates to established names.
Part of Napa Valley
Stags Leap District is a distinct sub-region within Napa Valley, with its own character worth seeking out on any visit.
Climate & Terroir
The Stags Leap palisades trap afternoon heat and radiate it back onto the vines, while the gap to San Pablo Bay funnels cooling evening breezes. This push-pull produces full ripeness with soft, rounded tannins. Volcanic and alluvial soils underpin the district's signature velvet texture.
Visiting Stags Leap District
Stags Leap is rural and compact, just east of Yountville along the Silverado Trail.
Wineries in Stags Leap District
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Baldacci Family Vineyards
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Black Stallion Estate Winery
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Chimney Rock Winery
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Cliff Lede Vineyards
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Clos Du Val
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Hartwell Estate Wines
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James Cole Winery
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Mira Winery
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Odette Estate
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Pine Ridge Winery
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Quixote Winery
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Regusci Winery
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Reynolds Family Winery
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Robert Sinskey Vineyards
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Shafer Vineyards
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Signorello Estate
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Silverado Vineyards
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
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Stags' Leap Winery
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Steltzner Vineyards
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White Rock Vineyards
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🗺 WinoNotion Visitor Tip
Stags Leap District rewards a focused visit. Stags Leap is rural and compact, just east of Yountville along the Silverado Trail. Call ahead, many of the best estates here are by appointment only.