Winemaker Notes

The 2025 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc beautifully captures the freshness, vibrancy, and complexity that define this exceptional varietal and vintage. Aromas of citrus blossom, white peach, Meyer lemon, and tropical fruit are layered with hints of fresh-cut herbs and wet stone. Intentional skin contact prior to fermentation, followed by several days of lees contact, enhances the wine’s aromatic richness and contributes a supple, textural mouthfeel. On the palate, notes of ripe grapefruit, guava, and Anjou pear are complemented by subtle hints of lemon curd and minerality, while the subtle oak influence lends a rounded texture without overshadowing the varietal’s bright character. A true reflection of the 2025 vintage, this Sauvignon Blanc expresses balance, purity, and energy, delivering both immediate appeal and exceptional complexity.

Pair with seared scallops, grilled halibut, herbroasted chicken, spring pea risotto, or fresh ricotta and goats cheeses. Sip, savor and repeat!

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