92pts James Suckling

If you’re looking for a leaner, lighter Napa white, this is a good choice. A light body, rather low alcohol and lots of bright, appetizing herb and citrus flavors distinguish this wine. So refreshing and savory with sweet peas, parsley and shallots.

92pts Vinous

The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Aveta is a wild, exuberant wine. Pear, lemon oil, white pepper and sweet perfumed notes are front and center. There's lovely textural depth, along with strong tropical inflections that add an exotic flair.

92pts Wine Spectator

Opens with an appealing note of flint, offering litsea oil–scented Meyer lemon, pomelo and limeade flavors, plus whiffs of wild fennel, tarragon and lemon verbena. Lemon sherbet, crunchy sea salt and ruby grapefruit linger, showing plenty of grace on the finish.

Winemaker Notes

The 2024 AVETA Sauvignon Blanc has enticing aromas of lemongrass, kiwi, tangerine, grapefruit juice, guava, dried herbs, and a hint of wet straw. The bright, refreshing acidity captivates the palate, showcasing vibrant citrus and mineral notes that culminate in a beautifully savory and elegant finish.

Blend: 69% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Sauvignon Musque, 4% Semillon, 3% Muscat Canelli

About the Wine

AVETA is named for a water goddess often depicted carrying fruit. It is a fitting moniker to express the vibrant fruit flavors and minerality of our Sauvignon Blanc which is crafted from fruit grown in the alluvial soils of our estate vineyards as well as other exceptional Napa Valley sites. While Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars began making Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc in the early 1980s, 2013 was the first vintage to carry the name “AVETA.”

Key vineyards for this wine included Danika Ranch (52%), Bravo Zulu (13%), Rancho Chimiles (21%) and Ryan’s Vineyard (12%). Oak Knoll fruit brings spicy peach, guava and grapefruit notes to the mix. The juice was fermented at cool temperatures in a mix of stainless steel (63%) and neutral French oak barrels (37%). The wine was aged on light lees for 6 months and was stirred every two weeks, providing some roundness to the wine’s texture.

About the Winery

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars was founded in 1970 with the purchase of a 40 acre property in the now famed Stag’s Leap District AVA in Napa Valley. The winery brought international recognition to California winemaking and the Napa Valley region when their 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon won the 1976 Paris Tasting, also known as the "Judgement of Paris."

Blend: 68% Sauvignon Blanc, 27% Sauvignon Musque, 4% Sémillon, 1% Muscat Canelli