every time a new vintage emerges, the amazing richness, sensual mouthfeel and impeccable balance come as a revelation of what great winemaking can achieve. The 2004 elevage is not shy; in fact, it continues to show just how extroverted the fruit from our vineyards can be! The silky, luscious trademark of the Stags Leap District is the ethereal soft tannin and elevage certainly showcases this characteristic.