Linguist Estates
Stags Leap District, California
This elegant 90 point, Gold medal-winning Muscat dessert wine from the iconic Stags Leap in Napa Valley is a showstopper
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Linguist Estates
Muscat
For our first sweet dessert-style wine, we wanted to share a bottle of something truly special— the Linguist Estates Muscat Canelli from one of Napa’s most iconic regions, Stags Leap District. Stags Leap District burst on to the scene in 1976, taking home 1st place at the “Judgement of Paris” beating a panel of legendary Bordeaux wines. This naturally sweet wine is modeled on the most famous sweet wine in the world: Bordeaux Sauternes. A sip of this golden nectar will reveal notes of citrus and a heady nose of orange blossom and honeysuckle. While this wine pairs perfectly with a homemade creme brûlée, it makes a pleasing companion to fiery, savory flavors, too. Judges love it too! It took home 90 points and a Gold Medal from the 2020 Winemaker Challenge.
Winemaker Tip: This is a very sweet dessert-style wine, if you've never had one before this is a great one to try!
ABOUT THIS WINE
Linguist Estates
Muscat
For our first sweet dessert-style wine, we wanted to share a bottle of something truly special— the Linguist Estates Muscat Canelli from one of Napa’s most iconic regions, Stags Leap District. Stags Leap District burst on to the scene in 1976, taking home 1st place at the “Judgement of Paris” beating a panel of legendary Bordeaux wines. This naturally sweet wine is modeled on the most famous sweet wine in the world: Bordeaux Sauternes. A sip of this golden nectar will reveal notes of citrus and a heady nose of orange blossom and honeysuckle. While this wine pairs perfectly with a homemade creme brûlée, it makes a pleasing companion to fiery, savory flavors, too. Judges love it too! It took home 90 points and a Gold Medal from the 2020 Winemaker Challenge.
Winemaker Tip: This is a very sweet dessert-style wine, if you've never had one before this is a great one to try!
WINE REGION:
Stags Leap District
With a focus on plush Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines, Stags Leap is one of Napa Valley's most celebrated districts. Often referred to as a "valley within a valley," the Stags Leap terroir provides the perfect conditions for red grape growing. Reflective heat from the Stags Leap Palisades rock formations combines with cooling breezes off San Pablo Bay to develop fruit-forward wine with abundant elegance. Cabernet Sauvignon from this tiny AVA is especially well loved. It is set apart from other Napa Cabs thanks to its lush sour cherry and blackberry flavors, complemented beautifully by soft, ripe tannins.
WINE REGION
Stags Leap District
With a focus on plush Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines, Stags Leap is one of Napa Valley's most celebrated districts. Often referred to as a "valley within a valley," the Stags Leap terroir provides the perfect conditions for red grape growing. Reflective heat from the Stags Leap Palisades rock formations combines with cooling breezes off San Pablo Bay to develop fruit-forward wine with abundant elegance. Cabernet Sauvignon from this tiny AVA is especially well loved. It is set apart from other Napa Cabs thanks to its lush sour cherry and blackberry flavors, complemented beautifully by soft, ripe tannins.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Spicy Thai Curry, Madeleines, Crème Brûlée, Desserts
Pairs well with…
Spicy Thai Curry, Madeleines, Crème Brûlée, Desserts
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Spicy Thai Curry, Madeleines, Crème Brûlée, Desserts
Pairs well with…
Spicy Thai Curry, Madeleines, Crème Brûlée, Desserts
TASTING NOTES:
Honey
Lemon
Orange
What an amazing wine. This sweet, dessert-style wine is everything we could have asked for in the style. It's golden honey mixed with sweet white flowers like hibiscus and orange blossoms and will pair incredibly well with desserts or spicy foods.
TASTING NOTES
Honey
Lemon
Orange
What an amazing wine. This sweet, dessert-style wine is everything we could have asked for in the style. It's golden honey mixed with sweet white flowers like hibiscus and orange blossoms and will pair incredibly well with desserts or spicy foods.
AWARDS:
Linguist Estates
2 TOTAL AWARDS
90 Points, 2020 Winemaker Challenge
Gold Medal, 2020 Winemaker Challenge
AWARDS
Linguist Estates
2 TOTAL AWARDS
90 Points, 2020 Winemaker Challenge
Gold Medal, 2020 Winemaker Challenge
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Linguist Estates
Every language has its own beautiful harmony, and only a true master linguist can identify each nuanced cadence and modulation among them. Winemaking is similar; one must listen to every vintage, pick up on the subtleties of a region's terroir and identify the effects on each varietal. Few achieve master status, but Linguist Estates represents just that in every bottle. Our wines share the intricacies of California's climate and winemaking with a rhythmic elegance you will be delighted to experience.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Linguist Estates
Every language has its own beautiful harmony, and only a true master linguist can identify each nuanced cadence and modulation among them. Winemaking is similar; one must listen to every vintage, pick up on the subtleties of a region's terroir and identify the effects on each varietal. Few achieve master status, but Linguist Estates represents just that in every bottle. Our wines share the intricacies of California's climate and winemaking with a rhythmic elegance you will be delighted to experience.