ExpressionsofPlace HALL 2023 v12 spreads - Flipbook - Page 11
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due to the
reflection of
the afternoon
sun from the
rocky exposures
of the Palisades to
the east.
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The proximity to the San Pablo
Bay assumes a pivotal role in
the climatic nuances of Stags
Leap. Evening marine breezes
usher in lower nighttime
temperatures, helping retain
acidity in the grapes. These
cool evening temperatures
are juxtaposed against the
warmer temperatures that are
experienced during the day
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STAGS LEAP DISTRICT
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tags Leap District is six
miles north of the city of
Napa situated between the
Stags Leap Palisades rock
formation and the Napa River
on the eastern side of Napa
Valley. This sub-appellation
was initially established
in 1989, and its distinctive
essence is profoundly shaped
by its surroundings.
NAPA
The Stags Leap
District boasts a
plethora of soil profiles,
but our vineyards find
their roots in the eastern
precincts of this appellation.
Here, the volcanic parentage
of the rugged Stags Leap
Palisades have eroded to
the valley floor and lay
the foundation for deeply
complex wines.
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