Stags Leap District
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.
Climate & Terroir
Visiting Stags Leap District
Stags Leap is rural and compact, just east of Yountville along the Silverado Trail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stags Leap District known for?
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.
What is the climate and terroir of Stags Leap District like?
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.
What is it like to visit Stags Leap District?
Stags Leap is rural and compact, just east of Yountville along the Silverado Trail.