Stag's Leap Fay Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017
USA, California
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£191.90
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Description
At a Glance:
| Complex & Structured Red | Medium-Full Body | Oaked | USA | ABV 14.5% | 75cl |
In a Nutshell:
An iconic Californian Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
The Lowdown:
The FAY vineyard was first planted in 1961 by the pioneering Nathan Fay and was the first planting of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Stag's Leap District. At the time it was thought the area was too cold for Cab Sav but a tasting of the wine in 1969 showed how wrong that line of thought was. One of the most famous and acclaimed vineyards in all of Napa FAY lies adjacent to S.L.V. (Stag's Leap Vineyard) yet sits on more alluvial soils and so produces a different style of Cabernet with loads of supple red and black fruit flavours.
Aromas of ripe berries, figs, plums, candied cherries and touches of jasmine lead onto an elegant, full and long palate. Richness and depth pair beautifully with just enough freshness and a finish that just keeps on going.
The Producer:
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars shot to international fame in 1976 when its Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over Bordeaux's best at the now-legendary Judgment of Paris. It was a landmark moment - not just for the winery, but for Napa Valley as a whole. Founded only four years earlier by Warren Winiarski, who had previously worked under Robert Mondavi, the estate quickly became a standard-bearer for elegance and structure in California Cabernet.
Situated in the Stags Leap District AVA in eastern Napa, the winery's iconic SLV and Fay vineyards lie on volcanic and alluvial soils, bringing intensity and finesse to the wines. Though the Paris tasting is now firmly in the history books, the ambition and attention to detail that sparked it all remain unchanged. Today, Stag's Leap continues to craft age-worthy Cabernets with balance, precision and a style that speaks clearly of their distinctive Napa origins.
When to Drink:
Drink from now for another 20 years.
| Complex & Structured Red | Medium-Full Body | Oaked | USA | ABV 14.5% | 75cl |
In a Nutshell:
An iconic Californian Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
The Lowdown:
The FAY vineyard was first planted in 1961 by the pioneering Nathan Fay and was the first planting of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Stag's Leap District. At the time it was thought the area was too cold for Cab Sav but a tasting of the wine in 1969 showed how wrong that line of thought was. One of the most famous and acclaimed vineyards in all of Napa FAY lies adjacent to S.L.V. (Stag's Leap Vineyard) yet sits on more alluvial soils and so produces a different style of Cabernet with loads of supple red and black fruit flavours.
Aromas of ripe berries, figs, plums, candied cherries and touches of jasmine lead onto an elegant, full and long palate. Richness and depth pair beautifully with just enough freshness and a finish that just keeps on going.
The Producer:
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars shot to international fame in 1976 when its Cabernet Sauvignon triumphed over Bordeaux's best at the now-legendary Judgment of Paris. It was a landmark moment - not just for the winery, but for Napa Valley as a whole. Founded only four years earlier by Warren Winiarski, who had previously worked under Robert Mondavi, the estate quickly became a standard-bearer for elegance and structure in California Cabernet.
Situated in the Stags Leap District AVA in eastern Napa, the winery's iconic SLV and Fay vineyards lie on volcanic and alluvial soils, bringing intensity and finesse to the wines. Though the Paris tasting is now firmly in the history books, the ambition and attention to detail that sparked it all remain unchanged. Today, Stag's Leap continues to craft age-worthy Cabernets with balance, precision and a style that speaks clearly of their distinctive Napa origins.
When to Drink:
Drink from now for another 20 years.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Complex & Structured Red |
| Region | California |
| Country | USA |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| SKU | ST1I17RN |
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