Stags Leap Fay 2012

Stags Leap Fay 2012

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  • Vinous rating 92
Stags Leap Fay 2012
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HED70058

75 cl

14.5%
£150.00
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Stags Leap Cellars is a renowned Napa Valley producer, famous for its role in the, now legendary, 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting which put California wines on the global map.

Fay Vinyard is where pioneering grape grower Nathen Fay planted Cabernet in 1961 despite controversial ‘wisdom’ from others, that the area was too cold for the varietal. Tasting Fay’s 1968 homemade Cabernet, in 1969, was a defining moment for Stag Leap Cellars founder Warren Winiarski, this is truly where Stags Leap was born.

Purchased by Stags Leap in 1986, Fay vineyard soils are in separate parts rocky, volcanic and alluvial, producing perfumed, voluptuous fruit with elegant tannins.

The 2012 vintage is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in stainless steel, followed by 21 months in French Oak, 85% new. A benchmark example of Napa Cab giving notes of redberry pie with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, followed up by velvety tannins and a bright cherry crunch. The wine has great complexity and length, promising much potential for further ageing.

92 Vinous
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon FAY is a supple, sexy wine that will drink well with minimal cellaring. Crème de cassis, blueberry jam, licorice, cloves and mint are all pushed forward in a creamy, expressive Cabernet built on opulence, depth and resonance. I can't think of too many 2013 Cabernets that are this enjoyable right now, although the flavors are naturally intensely primary.Antonio Galloni1st October 2015

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