Parker about Estate Fay 2018
Unlike many prior vintages, which often include a small proportion of Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Despite being aged exclusively in new French oak, the nose shows only hints of pencil shavings and vanilla, with the primary aromas being violets, redcurrants and cherries. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, silky, fine and elegant, with a long, gently oaky finish.
Description
Land | United States of America |
Region | California |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 14.50% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Mövenpick Wein Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Meinhardstr. 3, 44379 Dortmund, Germany |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2022 - 2035 |
Parker Punkte | 93 |
Jahrgang | 2018 |
California, United States of America
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Estate Fay 2018

The Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Estate Fay 2018 is a premium wine from the renowned Stag's Leap District in Napa Valley. This special blend is made from a careful selection of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the oldest vines at the Estate Fay Vineyard.
The color of the Estate Fay 2018 is a deep, impenetrable purple with an irresistible intensity.
The wine's bouquet is intriguing and complex. It offers a variety of aromas, including ripe black berries such as cassis and blackberries, accompanied by notes of plum, black cherry, and dark chocolate. Delicate spice nuances such as cedarwood, tobacco, and cloves emerge in the background, lending the wine additional depth and complexity.
On the palate, the Estate Fay 2018 presents itself with impressive structure and texture. Silky tannins are perfectly integrated, giving the wine a smooth and elegant fullness. The fruity aromas continue on the palate and are accompanied by a refreshing acidity that lends the wine excellent balance. The finish is long, persistent, and remarkably finesse.