Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Oakville, Napa

Warren Winiarski founded this winery in 1970 and brought international acclaim to Napa Valley winemaking when their 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon won the famous 1976 "Judgment of Paris" tasting. In 1996, a bottle of 1973 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon was inducted into the Smithsonian National Museum as a result of winning first place in this competition and to commemorate the impact the achievement had on the US wine industry as a whole. The winery's newly remodeled facility serves as a focal point with panoramic views of the vineyards and Napa countryside.

According to founder Warren Winiarski, the winery's cave "is the moral center of the universe". In the center of the vaulted caves, he installed an incredible floor-to-ceiling Foucault pendulum. It's an incredible sight to see as it swings methodically. In addition, in the summer of 2007, the winery was sold to a joint venture by Château Ste. Michelle and Marchesi Antinori, so Winiarski is no longer involved. Reservations are necessary.

Detailed information:

Address: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558

Website: www.cask23.com