
Appellation
Stags Leap District
Location
East side of Silverado Trail beneath the Stags Leap Palisades.
Acreage & varietals
40 acres Cabernet Sauvignon.
Soil
Bale soil series; slightly acidic, gravelly old riverbed soils; alluvial soils built up from mountains.
Exposure
Somewhat protected from afternoon sun.
Unique features
Stags Leap wines have a “regional” personality distinguished by intense berry and cassis flavors, a smooth “velvety” texture, and the ability to age gracefully.
History
Phelps purchased the property in 1983 and began redevelopment that same year.
Wines
Insignia and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Additional Details
Las Rocas is Spanish for "The Rocks"