Cabernet Sauvignon Red wine

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Fay Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

RRP £245

Like the 2009 Cask 23 this is closed and compact but full of restrained verve. It’s going to be amazing – it’s full and dense, with concentrated black fruit, the lovely floral perfume of Stag’s Leap District, and incredibly fresh young tannins balanced with excellent acidity. I should think it will last to mid-century.

Score

100

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Wine Details

Colour

Red

Wine Style

Still

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol

14.5%

Bottle size

75cl

Drink dates

2023 - 2040

Origin

Country

USA

Region

California

Sub-region

Napa Valley AVA

Area

Stags Leap District AVA

Tasting Information

Blind

Tasted by

Adam Lechmere, Guy Woodward

UK Stockist

Handford Wines

https://www.handford.net

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