2001 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Napa

[winoweenie]

Clear deep ruby. Nose of violets, cassis, with a lush note of black fruit. Typically SLWC silkiness with loads of soft tannins in the back. Nose needs 3-6 to develop. Beautifully crafted wine. 90/91 30 by the box.13.9% alc. WW

[Drew]

Sounds wonderfull...what made you pop one so early?

Drew

[winoweenie]

I had a taste at my local pushers and it was so tasty thot I'd pop one earlier than usual. Warrens' wines are normally easy drinkers early.WW

[winoweenie]

Yesterday seemed the perfect time to visit this lil beauty. Nose has really put on some beef. The floral intensity is killer, with the added dimensikon of sweet spices, both red and black cherries, and truffled saddle-leather(if there be such a thing). The mouthfeel is lush and smooth with a solid center and the finish goes just past a 4 lapper. Gotta' kick this booger up to a solid 92. WW

[winoweenie]

Had another with lunch yesterday. Continues on its' lovely way. Not much more to say except "wine be good, and good fer youse". ww

[andrawes76]

I managed to pick up a case of this really cheap. I'll have to give it a try. Any thoughts on it's sister the SLV?

[winoweenie]

The SLV is the "big Bro". More of everything. Think I've posted on this somewhere down the line. WW