Cabernet Sauvignon Red wine

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Fay Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

RRP £181 per bottle
UK Stockist
95
Tasted on
19/11/2020
Tasted by
Adam Lechmere
Guy Woodward
Tasted in
London

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.

Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Alcohol
14.5%
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
Stags Leap District AVA
Bottle size
75cl
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon