Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

SLV - Fay Cabernet Sauvignon

9.29 ratings

9.42 pro ratings

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

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Elegant, understated, fresh. black currant & cassis, a hint of anise, nicely integrated wood. Enticing.
On the palate this is rich, creamy yet restrained & savoury. Perfectly balanced, juicy, plush tannins, filled with ripe black fruit. Beautiful mouthfeel & nice depth.
This is truly a nice one.

Elegant, understated, fresh. black currant & cassis, a hint of anise, nicely integrated wood. Enticing.
On the palate this is rich, creamy yet restrained & savoury. Perfectly balanced, juicy, plush tannins, filled with ripe black fruit. Beautiful mouthfeel & nice depth.
This is truly a nice one.

Apr 20th, 2024

9.5

Chocolate, cherry, graphite. Great start, weak finish, smooth.

Chocolate, cherry, graphite. Great start, weak finish, smooth.

Aug 28th, 2019

9.7

Simply one of the best, most complex wines I’ve had.

Simply one of the best, most complex wines I’ve had.

Sep 14th, 2018

8.9

major decantation needed

major decantation needed

Jul 8th, 2018

Kurt-Inge Eklund

9.2

Kurt-Inge had this 8 years ago

Kurt-Inge had this 8 years ago

Sep 25th, 2016

9.7

Victor had this 11 years ago

Victor had this 11 years ago

Mar 23rd, 2014

8.9

Gregg had this 7 months ago

Gregg had this 7 months ago

Apr 20th, 2024

Samantha Baronessa

8.8

Samantha had this 8 years ago

Samantha had this 8 years ago

Jun 9th, 2016

9.0

Jamie had this 10 years ago

Jamie had this 10 years ago

Oct 12th, 2014