
Cabernet Sauvignon Red wine
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Fay Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
2016 is described as a “near perfect” vintage in Napa. This is the first year winemaker Marcus Notaro added a fraction (2%) of Cabernet Franc, on the basis that it brings complexity without adding tannin. The nose is attractively open and perfumed, the palate fresh, intense, with sweet dark fruit to start with and then plump, generous damson and blueberry with some minerality. A really nice balance of tannin (ripe and soft – Notaro left the wines on the skins for longer than usual) and acidity, and good length. A generous, charming, ripe, round wine with enough acidity to carry it to a good old age.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2025 - 2035
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