Located in the heart of what is now the Stags Leap District, S.L.V. soils
are made up, in part, of volcanic earth which contributes “fi re”-like
qualities of great structure, concentration, and spicy intensity. The
vineyard has undergone a gradual, decade-long replanting program.
This year’s blend includes the fi rst fruit from the young vines of Block
3A and 3B, planted in 2001. The lots vinifi ed from these youthful vines
are already showing classic S.L.V. structure and rich cassis fl avors. In
contrast, another key component of this blend comes from fruit on
vines over thirty years old. Block 4 was planted in 1972 and it is the last
remaining block from the original planting. It continues to produce
fruit of extraordinary character.