Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"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.”
Fragrant and inviting, this Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of mango, gooseberries, white peach, and pineapple, with a touch of orange blossoms and straw. This wine is bright with a refreshing mouthfeel, mineral and citrus notes, and a touch of grapefruit and grass on the vibrant finish."
Varietal Composition: 68% Sauvignon Blanc, 27% Sauvignon Musque, 4% Sémillon, 1% Muscat Canelli
Appellation: Napa Valley AVA
Aging: 6 months in 50% stainless steel and 50% older French oak barrels
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"An enticing nose of dried grasses, and yellow fruits leads into a nicely balanced Sauvignon Blanc with mouthwatering acidity and a pleasing mouthfeel." -ECB, 10/1/25
91 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Aveta includes a good percentage of Musqué clone (27%), along with tiny proportions of Sémillon and Muscat Canelli. Matured in a 50-50 mix of stainless steel and older barrels, it offers up pungent boxwood and grapefruit scents, with just a hint of pear. Melon and fig join in on the plump, medium-bodied palate, while the wine then turns crisper on the citrus-tinged finish." -JC, 2/27/25
90 Points - Vinous
"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Aveta is bright, crisp and steely. Lemon peel, white pepper, slate and chalk are nicely delineated in this vibrant, chiseled Sauvignon Blanc." -AG, Nov/2025
89 Points - Wine Spectator
"Zingy lemon zest, pomelo and yuzu notes are sleek and juicy, with accents of ginger, vetiver and fennel seed, plus a touch of papaya. Sleek finish. Drink now. 9,850 cases made." -MW, 5/19/25
