Stags Leap District
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Stags Leap District is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon. The auction database contains 1,526 lots, averaging $222 per bottle and ranging $4–$2,270. The median auction vintage is 2009. The top wines at auction include Shafer, Hillside Select, Stags Leap District, Cliff Lede, Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Chimney Rock, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Robert Mondavi Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Clos du Val, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, while leading producers include Shafer, Cliff Lede, Robert Mondavi Winery, Chimney Rock. The Stags Leap District sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of California. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.
In the Glass
Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon delivers cassis, dark cherry, cedar, and structured tannin typical of California. The specific site character — soils, elevation, and microclimate — imparts a distinctive expression that separates Stags Leap District wines from neighbouring areas. Top producers show depth, concentration, and aging potential of 10–25 years.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Shafer Hillside Select | $334 | 623 |
| Cliff Lede Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon | $264 | 81 |
| Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon | $72 | 70 |
| Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon | $69 | 53 |
| Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon | $71 | 43 |
| Steltzner Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon | $65 | 30 |
| Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon | $251 | 26 |
| Pillar Rock Cabernet Sauvignon | $61 | 23 |
| Silverado Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Solo | $94 | 23 |
| Futo 5500 Cabernet Sauvignon | $273 | 21 |
| Chimney Rock Elevage Red | $74 | 20 |
| Hartwell Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | $86 | 14 |
| Clos du Val Cabernet Franc | $60 | 13 |
| Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon | $76 | 9 |
| Chimney Rock Clone 4 Cabernet Sauvignon | $92 | 8 |
| S. Anderson Richard Chambers Cabernet Sauvignon | $48 | 7 |
| Reynolds Family Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | $106 | 7 |
| Hartwell Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | $162 | 7 |
| Chimney Rock Cabernet Franc | $48 | 5 |
Top Producers
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