Stags Leap Wine Cellars FAY Napa 2022

Vintage: 2022

. Original price: . Final price: $185.99

Stags Leap Wine Cellars, a renowned winery in the heart of Napa Valley, is celebrated for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The FAY vineyard, known for its alluvial soils, produces wines with a distinct elegance and complexity. This wine is crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, showcasing the quintessential characteristics of the varietal. The winemaking process involves meticulous fermentation and aging in French oak barrels, which imparts subtle vanilla and spice notes. The wine exhibits a rich flavor profile with layers of dark fruit, such as blackberry and plum, complemented by hints of cocoa and a well-structured tannin backbone. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses, making it a versatile choice for various culinary experiences.

Professional Scores

95

This beautifully balanced and layered wine offers delicious red- and black-cherry aromas, showing full, ripe flavors of succulent blueberries and blackberries with accents of cedar, graphite, iron and spearmint. It exhibits the polished, suave nature of Stags Leap District reds, overcoming a challenging vintage. Drink now or hold.

James Suckling

750ml