About this product
The original vineyard that made Stag's Leap famous — the SLV (Stag's Leap Vineyard) Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate's founding blocks in the Stags Leap District palisades. Cooler than the Oakville floor, the SLV produces Cabernet of exceptional precision and mineral definition. Cedar, blackcurrant, dusty tannins, and remarkable longevity. The 1973 vintage of this wine won the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
Pairing intelligence
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veal
Elegant SLV Cab complements tender veal collagen; gremolata provides citrus lift
classic
main
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red_meat
Structured tannins bind lean tenderloin; black truffle deepens wine's complexity
classic
main
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red_meat
Polished Cabernet tannins precisely match lamb protein and herbaceous crust
classic
main
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poultry
Smoky duck fat meets wine's dark cherry and pencil shaving character
established
main
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pasta
Deep forest mushroom base aligns with wine's earthy, well-structured tannins
established
main
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S.L.V. Estate Cabernet's precision and dusty Stags Leap District tannins pair beautifully with braised short rib — the wine's acid structure penetrates the fat while celery root's earthy mineral quality mirrors the wine's cool-climate elegance. A Napa Cabernet reduction provides the varietal bridge.
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cheese
Caramelised milk solids in aged Gruyère soften tannins and complement oak
established
cheese