Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag's Leap District
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, September 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2019-2029), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2029, with a drinking horizon to 2034.
The ‘15 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. 2015 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from its Stags Leap District estate vineyard.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
The winery's 2015 sheet notes cocoa, black tea, currant, black fruit, spice, dusty tannins, and a mineral edge.
The 2015 vintage
The winery describes a hot, dry 2015 season with an early harvest from September 14 to 17.
About Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
S.L.V. is the estate vineyard behind the winery's 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon, celebrated in the 1976 Judgment of Paris.
From the cellar: pair with
Barbecued Tri-tip with mustard glaze
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Mustard-rubbed pork loin with apple compote
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Parmesan and black pepper pasta (Cacio e Pepe)
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
Frequently Asked
What is Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 2015?
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. 2015 is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from its Stags Leap District estate vineyard.
What does Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 taste like?
The winery's 2015 sheet notes cocoa, black tea, currant, black fruit, spice, dusty tannins, and a mineral edge.
When should Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2017-2034. Within that arc, the peak window is 2019-2029. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 2015?
Pair this wine with Barbecued Tri-tip with mustard glaze; Mustard-rubbed pork loin with apple compote; or Parmesan and black pepper pasta (Cacio e Pepe).