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Stags' Leap The Investor 2014
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, United StatesChristophe Paubert is all about winemaking, and his own path. He’s never too concerned what his peers are up to, nor is he influenced by consumer trends. The Investor may be a marketing initiative, as in, 'we need a blended wine', but Paubert made it all Stags’ Leap when he decided to add petite sirah to a blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and malbec. The trick is to offset the power of the petite sirah, of which the majority comes from estate vineyards in Oakville, and he’s done that in spades. Despite drought conditions, 2014 proved to be an ideal year with no real heat spikes leading to an early but ripe harvest. Investor spends 18 months in oak, the petite sirah in 25 percent new American oak barrels, while the merlot, cabernet sauvignon and malbec were aged in 35 percent new French oak. It was blended just prior to bottling. The nose is inviting, rich in dark fruits and spice but not overpowering. The palate is generous and elegant, mixing plums, blackberries and black cherries with soft, small-grained tannins and impressive acidity. Bordeaux meets Napa, and we are the winners.Tasted: 10 July 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| US | $60.00 | 750ml | retail |
| NS | $60.00 | 750ml | NSLC |
| AB | $63.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
| BC | $72.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Merlot - Petite Sirah - Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah - ZinfandelCSPC: 759316UPC: 00089819547043
