Vineyards
The Alchemy of Fire and Water
The heart of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is undoubtedly the estate vineyards, and extraordinary care is taken to assure that a wine’s aroma, flavor, and texture express a sense of place.
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Although the S.L.V. and F A Y vineyards adjoin each other, the wines they produce carry expressly different aspects of the terroir. S.L.V. soils are predominantly volcanic in nature and contribute multi-layered structure, concentration, and spicy intensity, often referred to as the “fire” elements. FA Y’s soils, more alluvial in makeup, yield more of the “water” elements of softness, perfume, and rich berry qualities.
