Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Artemis is the gateway wine of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, one of Napa’s most iconic producers, remembered for its Judgment of Paris triumph in 1976. The 2014 vintage sits in a sweet spot: accessible, polished, and still carrying the hallmarks of Napa’s valley-floor fruit. This blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with small percentages of Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot layered in for balance.

Aromas & Flavors
Inviting notes of ripe blackberry, cassis, and black cherry lead the way, accented by cedar, vanilla, and hints of graphite. Subtle secondary notes of mocha and baking spice emerge as it opens in the glass, showing both freshness and depth.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with supple tannins and balanced acidity. Polished, silky textures glide across the palate, finishing with a long echo of dark fruit, oak spice, and a touch of savory herb.

Winemaking Notes
Aged around 15–20 months in French oak, Artemis strikes a balance between power and approachability. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ style is always about elegance over sheer force, and this vintage highlights that philosophy.

Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, or hearty mushroom risotto. Its elegance also makes it a great match with aged cheddar or gouda.

Verdict
A graceful Napa Cabernet that proves why Stag’s Leap remains a benchmark. The 2014 Artemis is in a perfect drinking window now—refined, approachable, and still true to the estate’s legacy of elegance. — a month ago

DelectableWino

9.1

Great cab. Dark fruit. Wish it was <$50 but it’s worth it. Soft tannins. Slight bit of olive brine finish which is fine — a month ago

Ericsson

9.1

Good vintage. Showing ripe fruit and fine grain tannins. — 2 months ago

Susan Griffith

9.2

Gift from daughter. Enjoyed it very much. Very smooth. Shared with family at birthday dinner with steaks — 2 months ago

Dave

9.0

I don't know. This wine is good, and 2018 was very good for Napa. But, to me, this drinks like $30. Don't shoot! 🤞
Listening to Nada Surf. — 2 months ago

Justin Sun

9.6

So primary but everything in place to be an absolute monster — 3 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

6/2025. Good fruit and pepper. Nice finish. Feels good on the palate. I — 4 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Waaaayyy too young… — 7 months ago

R. David Liebers

9.0

Pleasant aroma, fruity on the tongue with a dry finish. — 5 years ago

Brian Lenich

9.3

Lou and Sarah — 11 days ago

Ted

9.1

Have not had this in a long time. Black licorice. Black fruit. Had to chill a bit at the restaurant. Way too warm. Solid wine. — a month ago

with Jeni

Kland Aida

9.0

A good wine. Oak, a bit of chocolate, dark fruit and cherry. Pretty dry but smooth enough that easy to drink. — a month ago

Shaun Kleffman

9.3

Celebrating graduating from CRNA school. Easily my favorite Syrah/Petite Syrah. Enjoyed every sip! — 2 months ago

with Kelsi

Tom Garland

9.1

Double decant and pour(lots of sediment). A splendid medium ruby red color. On the nose: a little stewed red fruit, herbaceous, worn leather, mint, sweet smokey oak, loamy soil. Taste: smooth, elegant, savory wine with a touch of dried red fruit, dried herbs, cocoa, damp earth, minerals, and a spiced iron/meaty medium finish. YUM! Mature and on the long downside, but still drinks nicely at 28 years. — 2 months ago

with Brenda

Michael Walker

9.9

Maybe it’s bc this followed the barbaresco but this seems thin by comparison — 3 months ago

Inseon Hwang

9.4

Always drinks well. Robust without being overpowering. Dark purple, blackberries, graphite and pencil lead. Fine minerals. A little pepper. — 3 months ago

David Peritz

10

This winery continues to produce some fantastic wines year after year. A rich supple mouthful of the good things that time talent and patience will reveal. — 4 months ago

Louis Martin

9.1

Oaky, rich, full bodied, a bit too much on its own, better if paired with a fatty steak. — 7 months ago

Melanie Hogan DelBuono

9.3

I was surprised it was in a clear glass bottle. Still very young but surprisingly light. Very vanilla with fresh cherry’s. Not a big Cabernet at all. — 10 months ago

Andrea Watt

9.2

Black cherry, oak, cardamom, and clove. Dark and rich. — a month ago

Paul K

9.1

For the price? — a month ago

Nathan Renfro

9.5

Drinking very well now. Really enjoyed it. — 24 days ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.4

What a great refined wine. The 2018 Insignia opens with aromas of dark fruit, florals, and spice. On the palate, blackberry, mocha, and plum come through with a nice texture and tannins. The finish is long, savory, and elegant. Wow! — 2 months ago

with Daniel and Michael

S Friday

9.0

Delicious, easy drinking with a nice after taste — 2 months ago

Chip Habegger

9.1

Could be a 9.2 but I had it at a steakhouse and the Cali Cab - Filet combo makes all’s those wines taste better. Even without the 2+2=5 taste combo was still smooth, darkly fruited, and great. — 2 months ago

Jason Phillips

9.1

Lighter nose than AV. Smoother than AV with more balanced tannins. Really nice wine but will take the AV version for the price. — 3 months ago

with Max

Garen Staglin

9.7

Amazing fruit acid and structures. — 3 months ago

James MacDonald

9.6

Elegant and deeper than the well rounded fruit bomb of the red blend. A wine worthy of a life’s best celebrations. — 6 months ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.0

Comfortable. Not overly complex, but has that “Napa” taste that we do enjoy. After a couple nights of items of great European wine, time to try domestic. — 9 months ago

Michael P McFadden

9.4

Delicious, big red — 9 years ago