
Cabernet Sauvignon Red wine
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Fay Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
RRP £171
From a famously difficult vintage. Rain during bloom caused shatter, then there was an early harvest heatwave. Harvest was very early (the picking for sparkling wines started on 22 July) and rigorous selection was needed in the winery because of the mixed-quality bunches. All those reservations aside, some great wines were made. This Fay seems incredibly bright and fresh on the nose, then with rich and dense dark fruit on the plate and very fine juicy acidity, and very pleasing savouriness. It’s tremendous and only marred by a slightly hollow mid-palate.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2020 - 2030
Origin
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
Napa Valley AVA
Area
Stags Leap District AVA
Tasting Information
Blind
No
Tasted by
Adam Lechmere, Guy Woodward