Stags Leap Wine Cellars Fay Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Napa Valley

Today the napa valley and cabernet sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other.

Stags leap wine cellars fay cabernet sauvignon 2016 napa valley. Stag s leap wine cellars cask 23 cabernet sauvignon 2016 from stags leap district napa valley california the 2016 cask 23 opens with aromas of boysenberry black cherry mocha and black licorice. Cabernet sauvignon napa valley 93 95 points fay cabernet sauvignon napa valley 92 94 points the wine advocate october 2019. The winery brought international recognition to california winemaking and the napa valley region when their 1973 s l v. Our exquisite wines include award winning petite sirah the investor red blend audentia cabernet sauvignon napa valley cabernet sauvignon and ne cede malis.

Fay vineyard cabs have garnered tremendous praise and accolades over this half century including countless 90 scores. Go to shop. It was the first cabernet sauvignon vineyard planted in the stags leap district. The fay vineyard is where the story of stag s leap wine cellars began.

One of the great vineyards of napa valley pioneer farmer nathan fay planted his vineyard way back in 1961. Stag s leap wine cellars fay vineyard cabernet sauvignon 2016 from stags leap district napa valley california generous and inviting the 2016 fay cabernet sauvignon has vibrant aromas of ripe raspberry blueberry spice and boysenberry with a touch of nutmeg. Cask 23 cabernet sauvignon napa valley 93 95 points s l v. Cabernet sauvignon won the 1976 paris tasting also known as the judgement of.

Established by pioneering grape grower nathan fay in 1961 it was the first planting of cabernet sauvignon in what is now the stags leap district. Go to shop morgan classic wines. But it wasn t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light. The wine is rich and opulent on the palate with crushed mixed berry a.

Fay s soils alluvial in makeup yield more of the water like elements of softness perfume and rich berry qualities. Located at the very heart of stags leap district the stags leap winery established in 1893 continues a proud winemaking heritage in this prestigious region. Stag s leap wine cellars purchased most of fay s vineyard when the grower retired in. Average of 88 8 points in 56 community wine reviews on 2016 stags leap winery cabernet sauvignon plus professional notes label images wine details and recommendations on when to drink.

Stag s leap wine cellars was founded in 1970 with the purchase of a 40 acre property in the now famed stag s leap district ava in napa valley.