Stags’ Leap Winery’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a classic, deeply expressive benchmark of the storied district, shaped by unique volcanic soils and cooling maritime breezes. Pours a deep, garnet-edged ruby in the glass, it opens with an inviting and aromatic nose of warm baking spices, sweet oak, and mint, layered with vibrant red and black berries—raspberry, blackcurrant, and juicy blackberry—alongside delicate floral undertones of violet and lavender. Medium-to-full-bodied, plush, and well-structured on the palate at 14.3% ABV, it delivers a harmonious core of cassis, dark plum, and rich dark chocolate accented by subtle touches of tobacco leaf and earthy forest floor. It culminates in a long, smooth, and polished finish framed by fine-grained tannins and a balanced, refreshing acidity that highlights the elegance characteristic of the vintage.