2015 Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

2015 Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

2015 Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District

Fermentation and barrel aging in ideal conditions produced a deep ruby wine with inviting aromas of red and black ripe fruit, chocolate nib, vanilla, and cedar. The big, round entry expands to a mouth-filling plushness showing flavors of bright cherry and layers of texture. Tannins are seamless, well integrated, and more structured than drying. The natural sweetness of the fruit balances the bright acidity and follows through to the lingering blackberry and caramel-laced finish.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (93/100)

James Suckling (92/100)
It’s not difficult to enjoy this wine. In spite of all the richness, it’s perfumed and elegant, the silky tannins supporting the full body very nicely and making the long, delicately sweet finish very enticing.

Pine Ridge Vineyards has been a leader in crafting iconic Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Stags Leap District since 1978. Our winery lies tucked beneath a ridge of pines, with a full view of the rugged outcropping of palisades that speak to the dramatic geologic origins of our home and its world-famous soils. Today, our estate vineyards span four additional appellations within Napa Valley Howell Mountain, Oakville, Rutherford, and Carneros and they are dedicated to producing powerful expressions of each distinct terroir.

Their winery and all of their estate vineyards are Napa Green Certified, with a fully customized conservation program for each site to encourage and protect biodiversity.

The vineyards in this one-of-a-kind wine growing region receive hot afternoon air reflecting off of its eastern palisade formation. In combination with the cool evening breezes from the San Pablo Bay just south, this becomes an optimal environment for grape growing. While many varieties could thrive here, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot dominate with virtually no others, save for a spot or two of Syrah.