Fay Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Silky ribbon. I prefer fay over SLV

Considered one of the "first growths" of Napa, 98% Cab Sauv, rest Cab Franc. Deep Ruby with big aromas of dark fruit, oak and earthy floral spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum and cherry with notes of cedar and espresso. Fine firm tannins, well balanced with lively acidity, long finish ending with fruit, oak and spice, elegant!

Sure is a classic example of dichotomy of Bordeaux and Napa wines. Especially, with a slightly aged Napa Cabernet vs. a thirty-two year old Bordeaux.

This 11 is big, bold, dark and super rich!

The nose reveals, black cherry kirsch, sour cherries, very ripe blackberries, light blueberries, stewed black plum & black raspberries. A little bit of gym locker, some smokiness, savory notes, melted black licorice, vanilla, clove, caramel, cinnamon stick, dark chocolate, mocha, hints of allspice, crushed dry rocks, Provence herbs, dark spice, steeped fruit tea, deep, sweet tarriness, rich dark soil, limestone minerals, warm toast with withering dark flowers, violets painted with notes of lavender.

The body is medium-full, lush and rich. The tannins are round, softening and sticky tarry. The structure, tension are big. The length and balance are just rounded into something a little special. Black cherry kirsch, sour cherries, huckleberries, very ripe blackberries, light blueberries, stewed black plum & black raspberries. A little bit of gym locker, some smokiness, savory notes, melted black licorice, vanilla, clove, caramel, cinnamon stick, dark chocolate, mocha, hints of allspice, used dark roast coffee grounds, crushed dry rocks, Provence herbs, dark spice, steeped fruit tea, deep, sweet tarriness, rich dark soil, limestone minerals, warm toast with withering dark flowers, violets painted with notes of lavender. The acidity is nicely round. The long finish is rich, lush, well balanced fruit & earth, elegant and lasts minutes.

One of the better 2011 Napa Cabernet’s I’ve had thus far! Just missed 9.4. Happy 2019!!! 🎉🎊🎈

Photos of, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars tasting room & estate vines, inside look at their tasting area and their Fay Vineyard.

One of our favorite Cabs, smooth, earthy, balanced, pairs well with cheese and fruit. Another great vintage year for the Fay line.

A little late on this one. Still nice but it lost some of the fruit. Still elegant with nice coffee notes.

Good stuff. Not amazing to me.

Classic Napa cab.

slight bell pepper on the nose with coffee chocolate clove tobacco supple yet lasting tannins

Incredible elegance married to youthful power. This was Marcus Nataro’s first effort at SLV...I think he’s figured out the Napa thing pretty well.

果実味豊かだが、まだタンニンも粗く、デキャンタージュして、時間がたつにつれて落ち着く。飲み頃はまだ先。