HotelStags Leap District · Napa4.9 · 44
Sttupa Estate Napa Valley
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Stags Leap District · Napa Valley · Napa
Stags' Leap Winery
The Grigsby family planted this estate in 1872, and Petite Sirah remains a signature today.
4.4(288)
Known forPetite SirahCabernetHistoric EstateCave ToursFood PairingCouples
About Stags' Leap Winery
Stags' Leap Winery boasts a rich history dating back to 1872, when the Grigsby family first planted grapes on the estate. Known for its exceptional Petite Sirah and a commitment to quality winemaking, the winery features a stunning estate with tales of its colorful past, including stories of ghosts and lavish hospitality from its early owners. Visitors can enjoy intimate tastings that explore the unique terroir and the winery's storied legacy.
Why Visit Stags' Leap Winery
Winemaker Ludovic Dervin's approach to Cabernet Sauvignon features in the Take the Leap Experience, where highly regarded Limited Release Estate wines anchor a tour that begins on the historic property. Petite Sirah, the varietal the winery has long championed, offers a point of difference from most neighbors in the Stags Leap District.
- Grigsby family planted grapes here in 1872
- Petite Sirah remains a signature varietal
- Winemaker Ludovic Dervin crafts Limited Release Estate wines
- Porch Tasting ($85) on the historic Manor House porch
- Take the Leap Experience ($85) features Cabernet Sauvignon approach
The Setting
The Manor House, a structure with a colorful past that includes ghost stories and tales of lavish early hospitality, serves as the focal point for tours and tastings. A porch wraps around the building, offering a private seated tasting venue. The estate sits within the Stags Leap District, where the winery's founding in 1872 by the Grigsby family predates most of the appellation's modern growth.
The Tasting Experience
The Porch Tasting ($85) sets up a private seated format with appellated Estate wines on the historic Manor House porch. For communal visitors, the Manor House Experience ($85) runs 90 minutes and includes a tour tracing the property's history and its terroir alongside pours of the wines. Private Group Experiences ($120) dedicate a host for an intimate walk through the estate and its stories.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Manor House Experience
$85Enjoy a communal 90-minute Manor House Tour & Tasting experience that explores the history of the property, its unique terroir, and its superlative wines. Learn the fascinating stories of one of California's earliest wine estates as you stroll the property and finish with a seated tasting. There will be multiple groups within the larger group.
90 minReservation Required
Take the Leap Experience
$85Starting with a tour of the historic property, your host will guide you through our highly regarded Limited Release Estate wines, including winemaker Ludovic Dervin's approach on Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.
Reservation Required
Porch Tasting
$85Join us for a rare opportunity to enjoy a private seated tasting on the porch of the historic Manor House. During your tasting you will enjoy a wonderful mixture of appellated Estate wines, as you are transported back to the time when the property was a fashionable country resort.
Reservation Required
Private Group Experiences
$120Your dedicated host will guide you during an intimate 90-minute Tour and Tasting of the Estate, its unique terroir, and its superlative wines. Learn the fascinating stories of one of California's earliest wine estates as you stroll the property, and finish with a reception-style tasting. Includes a flight of six wines.
90 minReservation Required
The Pour
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Wine list. (20)
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 Audentia Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $175 | |
2021 The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $120 | |
2022 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $95 | |
2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $65 | |
2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $150 | |
2022 The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $120 | |
2022 Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $95 | |
2023 Napa Valley Merlot | Merlot | 2023 | $40 | |
2021 Napa Valley Petite Sirah | Petite Sirah | 2021 | $50 | |
2022 Napa Valley Petite Sirah | Petite Sirah | 2022 | $50 | |
2022 Ne Cede Malis Estate Grown Petite Sirah | Petite Sirah | 2022 | $160 | |
2021 The Investor Napa Valley Red Wine | Red Blend | 2021 | $70 | |
2022 The Investor Red Blend | Red Blend | 2022 | $70 | |
2022 Winemakers Muse Red Blend | Red Blend | 2022 | $50 |
2021 Audentia Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2021 The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2022 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2022 Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2023 Napa Valley Merlot
Merlot2023
2021 Napa Valley Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah2021
2022 Napa Valley Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah2022
2022 Ne Cede Malis Estate Grown Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah2022
2021 The Investor Napa Valley Red Wine
Red Blend2021
2022 The Investor Red Blend
Red Blend2022
2022 Winemakers Muse Red Blend
Red Blend2022
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Drive Times
From Napa hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Stags' Leap Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado Resort | ~14 min | Book |
| The Westin Verasa Napa | ~20 min | Book |
| Carneros Resort and Spa | ~20 min | Book |
| Archer Hotel Napa | ~21 min | Book |
| Andaz Napa, by Hyatt | ~21 min | Book |
| The Meritage Resort and Spa | ~22 min | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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