Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Fay Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

9.356 ratings
9.311 pro ratings
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.0

Fine but so masked by oak it will take 5 more years I'd that's not what you want to slurp today.

Fine but so masked by oak it will take 5 more years I'd that's not what you want to slurp today.

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2015
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.3

Getting harder to tell FAY from SLV. Ripe black cherry, bell pepper, chocolate, blackberry, and a full measure of cinnamon, cloves and cedar. Delicious!

Getting harder to tell FAY from SLV. Ripe black cherry, bell pepper, chocolate, blackberry, and a full measure of cinnamon, cloves and cedar. Delicious!

Nov 7th, 2016
Thomas Weber

Pretty tasty...can't hate. Dark red fruit, good structure, smooth yet gripping tannin.

Pretty tasty...can't hate. Dark red fruit, good structure, smooth yet gripping tannin.

Dec 27th, 2015
Dee Keeling

After almost 2 years; it taste great! We enjoyed it.

After almost 2 years; it taste great! We enjoyed it.

Dec 19th, 2022
Steve Sánchez

Herbaceous and savory. Love how these age even with 7 years , much of the fruit has already started to transform into smoke and charcuterie. Pepper notes alongside light vanilla and blackberry. Very acid driven and great tannins for aging. 14.5%

Herbaceous and savory. Love how these age even with 7 years , much of the fruit has already started to transform into smoke and charcuterie. Pepper notes alongside light vanilla and blackberry. Very acid driven and great tannins for aging. 14.5%

Jul 10th, 2022
Gordon Kochman

Aged very nicely

Aged very nicely

Jan 13th, 2022
Virginia Nicholas

Kush gave this to Jon for his promotion. So delicious!

Kush gave this to Jon for his promotion. So delicious!

Feb 12th, 2021
Ali Watson

With dad and Tamera

With dad and Tamera

Jul 19th, 2020
Harv Walton

The many years of cellaring have definitely softened the edges of this wine. I’m surprised at the lack of nose elements but all of the flavor is still there. What a delightful special occasion wine this is after 20+ years. Tonight I’m celebrating not going into work in the morning! The oak is really prevalent and a surprising lack of tannins present themselves in this wonderful wine. One of the best wines I’ve had in a while.

The many years of cellaring have definitely softened the edges of this wine. I’m surprised at the lack of nose elements but all of the flavor is still there. What a delightful special occasion wine this is after 20+ years. Tonight I’m celebrating not going into work in the morning! The oak is really prevalent and a surprising lack of tannins present themselves in this wonderful wine. One of the best wines I’ve had in a while.

Jun 3rd, 2019
chris kurrle

1994 - Been saving this one... off the chart!

1994 - Been saving this one... off the chart!

Feb 4th, 2018