**2021 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Soda Canyon Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon** From the steep, volcanic slopes of Atlas Peak, this elegant Cabernet delivers refined power without excess. The nose opens with black tea and Middle Eastern spice, followed by boysenberry compote and hints of pencil lead, while the palate reveals seamless structure with salty, rocky minerality that adds compelling nuance. Ripe, fine-grained tannins frame dark fruits and subtle cedar notes, building to a lingering finish with vibrant berry and spice. This is a benchmark 2021 vintage that balances richness with restraint—the kind of wine that improves gracefully over the next 15+ years but drinks beautifully now. Pair with herb-crusted lamb or aged Gruyère to highlight its earthy complexity.