Stags Leap District

Known for: Cabernet Sauvignon (silky, iron-fist-in-a-velvet-glove style)
Climate: Warm days, dramatically cooled by afternoon winds off the Stags Leap palisades

The 1976 Paris Tasting that shook the wine world was won by a Stags Leap District Cabernet. The volcanic palisades here act as afternoon "air conditioners," producing wines of remarkable structure, elegance, and finesse.

Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa stagsleapwinecellars.com1976 Paris Tasting winner; S.L.V. and Fay single-vineyard Cabs are icons

Stags' Leap Winery Napa stagsleap.com Historic stone winery est. 1893; The Leap and Ne Cede Malis Cabernet

Silverado Vineyards Napa silveradovineyards.com100% estate-grown; Cabernet and Sangiovese on the Silverado Trail

Chimney Rock Winery Napa chimneyrock.com Cape Dutch architecture; estate Cabernet and Fumé Blanc

Clos du Val Napa closduval.com Classic French-influenced Cabernet; also participated in the 1976 tasting

Pine Ridge Vineyards Napa pineridgewinery.com Multi-appellation Cabernet blends; notable Chenin Blanc + Viognier