Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Fay Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes - Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is a private Napa Valley estate that has been owned by the Winiarski family since it was established 1972, located at the end of the Silverado Trail, in what is now known as the Stags Leap District. Fay was originally planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1961, the introduction of the varietal to the area now designated as the Stags Leap District. When Stag's Leap acquired the property from Nathan Fay in 1986 many of the vines were therefore over a quarter-century old. The replanting of most of this historic vineyard was completed in the mid-1990s, and those vines are now in their prime, producing an abundance of excellent fruit with the rich flavour and elegant texture that have always characterized FAY Cabernet. But the old vines of Block 8 — planted by Fay in 1973 and a source of expressive fruit that is a key component of CASK 23 — were not removed until after the 2002 harvest. The 2002 vintage is therefore one of the last to include fruit from the “original” Block 8. Tasting Notes - A beautiful perfume of violets, dark cherry, and licorice introduce the 2004 FAY Cabernet Sauvignon and lead the way to luscious flavors of plum, chocolate, and candied ginger, with savory notes of sandalwood and tobacco. Soft, juicy tannins and a silky-smooth mouth feel are a hallmark of this wine, rewarding those who enjoy it in its youth as well as those who will enjoy it after many years in the cellar. For a heavenly pairing, try this wine with cinnamon spiced quail, or rosemary leg of lamb.
 
     

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