Stag's Leap Wine Cellars AVETA Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley (2023)
The 2023 Vintage
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars may be world-renowned for its historic red wines, but Aveta proves they are equally masterful with white viticulture. Named after the Gaulish goddess of fresh springs, this Sauvignon Blanc is crafted to capture a more sophisticated side of Napa Valley.
The winemaking team sources fruit from cooler pockets of the valley, including Oak Knoll and Carneros, where the morning fog preserves the grape's natural vibrance. A portion of the wine is fermented in a mix of stainless steel, neutral French oak, and concrete eggs. This deliberate approach builds a beautiful, creamy weight on the palate without sacrificing the crystalline acidity that makes the variety so refreshing.
This is far more than a simple, zesty white; it is an intellectual and textured wine. It offers an elegant profile of white peach, lime zest, and ginger, finished with a subtle flinty minerality. Pouring Aveta signals a preference for a refined, balanced Sauvignon Blanc that pairs the sun-drenched energy of California with the structural poise of a top-tier Sancerre.