By Stag Leap Wine Cellars
2016 Fay Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Details
Appellation: Napa Valley
Blend: 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14.50%
PH: 3.85
Total Acidity: 0.51 g/100 mL
Barrel Aging: 20 months in 100% new French oak
Fermentation: 100% stainless steel tank
Malolactic Fermentation: 100%

Tasting Notes
Generous and inviting, the top-rated 2016 Fay has vibrant aromas of ripe raspberry, blueberry spice, and boysenberry with a touch of nutmeg. The palate is loaded with blueberry and black cherry flavors wrapped around soft and silky tannins. Bright berry notes linger on the persistent finish in this Napa Valley Cabernet.

Food Pairing
Try pairing this estate-grown Cabernet with maitake mushroom risotto, maple-glazed salmon, or grilled buffalo burgers with caramelized onions and Havarti cheese.
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon FAY
Points: 95
Napa Valley, Napa Valley
Red wine from United States
Drinking window: 2024 - 2031
Gorgeous and expressive, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay is classy, polished and super-refined. All of the pedigree of the vintage comes through loud and clear. Resonant, but not at all heavy, the 2016 is just sublime. Mocha, leather, spice and wild cherry are seamless in the glass, with silky, creamy tannins that bring out the wine's sensual side even further.
Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: November 2018

2016 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard
USA, California, North Coast, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District
Rating: (93-96)
Producer: Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Color: Red
Type: Table
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Issue Date: 29th Oct 2018
Release Price: $150
Source: Mid-October 2018 New Releases, The Wine Advocate
Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown
A barrel sample blended of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard is deep purple-black in color and begins just a tad broody, giving way to earth-laced blackcurrants, black cherries and warm plums plus suggestions of unsmoked cigars, charcuterie and tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely coated with energetic black fruits and savory layers, framed by firm, ripe tannins and background freshness, finishing long and mineral laced.