Stags Leap District Winegrowers Releases
11th Appellation Collection on October 1, 2007
from Napas Neighborhood for World-Class Cabernet
The
Ultimate Collection for the Cabernet Connoisseur
STAGS
LEAP DISTRICT, Napa, CA (August 2007) - Stags
Leap District Winegrowers Association releases the 11th anniversary
case of its limited edition Appellation Collection, the only appellation
association in the U.S. to offer a compilation of cabernet sauvignon
from its distinguished member wineries. A perfect addition to
ones wine cellar or holiday gift for the wine lover, this special
collection of fifteen cabernets, limited to 300 cases, will be
available from October 1, 2007 through November 30, 2007.
Since its debut in 1997, the
collection has evolved from a mixed case of Bordeaux-based varietals
to a complete collection of estate cabernet sauvignons. As a more
accurate barometer for the consumer to evaluate terroir "apples
to apples", this year, the Stags Leap District is proud to
be a step closer to offering a case representing a single varietal
from a single vintage 13 of the 15 cabernets are from the 2003
vintage.
The Appellation Collection
provides a unique opportunity to taste the power and grace, lush
fruit and soft tannins that are hallmarks of the Stags Leap District,
says Nancy Bialek,
Executive Director of the
Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association. The case continues
to be one of the most sought-after tasting opportunities among
wine enthusiasts.
The 2003 Collection includes
one cabernet sauvignon from each of the following Stags Leap District
Winegrowers' member wineries: Baldacci Family Vineyards, Chimney
Rock Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards, Clos Du Val, Hartwell Vineyards,
Ilsley Vineyards, Malk Family Vineyards (labeled Griffin Vineyards),
Pine Ridge Winery, Regusci Winery, Shafer Vineyards, Silverado
Vineyards, Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Stags' Leap Winery, Steltzner
Vineyards and Taylor Family Vineyards.
Detailed winemaker tasting
notes and additional information regarding the District accompany
the Collection.
The 2003 Appellation Collection
is $1,200 per case plus shipping. 7.75% tax applies to California
sales. The Appellation Collection is available only through the
Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association.
Consumers
interested in purchasing the collection may contact Stags Leap
District Winegrowers Associations Executive Director Nancy Bialek
at (707) 255-1720 or visit the associations Web site at www.stagsleapdistrict.com.
ADDITIONAL FACTS:
The 2003 Appellation Collection includes one bottle each of the
following Stags Leap District designated wines:
Baldacci Family Vineyards, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Chimney Rock Winery, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Cliff Lede Vineyards, 2003 Poetry
Clos Du Val, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Vineyard
Hartwell Vineyards, 2003 Estate 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Ilsley Vineyards, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Malk Family Vineyards (labeled Griffin Vineyards), 2004 Cabernet
Sauvignon
Pine Ridge Winery, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Regusci Winery, 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Sinskey Vineyards, 2003 RSV Cabernet Sauvignon
Shafer Vineyards, 2003 Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Silverado Vineyards, 2003 SOLO
Stags Leap Winery, 2003 The Leap Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Steltzner Vineyards, 2003 Reserve Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Taylor Family Vineyards, 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon
Availability: October 1 November
30, 2007
300 cases (Limited Edition)
Sold exclusively by the Stags
Leap District Winegrowers Association
Contact Executive Director
Nancy Bialek at (707) 255-1720 or
order online at www.stagsleapdistrict.com
Price: $1,200.00 / case plus
shipping + 7.75% sales tax applies in California
Shipping:Shipping within CaliforniaOutside
of California as allowable by law. Please inquire.
Brochure and detailed winemaker
tasting notes accompany each case
The
only collection of cabernet offered by an American Viticultural
Appellation Association
The
Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association is a non-profit organization
of vintners dedicated to the betterment of its grapes and the
recognition of the Stags Leap District as a pre-eminent Cabernet
Sauvignon producer. The Stags Leap District Winegrowers Association
is comprised of 15 wineries, in alphabetical order: Baldacci Family
Vineyards, Chimney Rock Winery, Cliff Lede Vineyards, Clos Du
Val, Hartwell Vineyards, Ilsley Vineyards, Malk Family Vineyards
(labeled Griffin Vineyards), Pine Ridge Winery, Regusci Winery,
Shafer Vineyards, Silverado Vineyards, Robert Sinskey Vineyards,
Stags Leap Winery, Steltzner Vineyards, Taylor Family Vineyards
and Terlato Family Vineyards. A new Visitors Guide is now available
for those interested in exploring the appellation
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