WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
The wine offers a lifted bouquet of black cherries, persimmons, dates, and violets unfold with delicate floral accents. The palate is bright and expressive, showcasing vibrant energy and well-defined tension. Polished tannins frame the fruit gracefully, leading into a smooth, creamy finish that lingers with finesse.
TASTING NOTES:
Originally planted in 1961 by Nathan Fay, FAY Vineyard today encompasses 26.7 hectares planted on fine Bale gravelly clay loam and volcanic alluvium. Fermented entirely in stainless steel and aged for 21 months in 100% new French oak, the wine is beautifully dense and immensely structured, yet defined by a profound sense of freshness. Classic red-rock minerality and iron-like notes speak clearly of the site, layered with sagebrush and unsmoked tobacco. Polished and full-bodied, with satiny tannins seamlessly integrated, framing lush blue- and black-fruited depth that carries through a long, captivating finish. A compelling, site-driven expression that balances power with precision and unmistakable Stags Leap District mineral elegance.
- Decanter, 97 pts.
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay is fabulous. Medium in body and deep, with notable energy, the 2023 is a hugely promising wine. Dark blue/purplish fruit, menthol, licorice, cloves and graphite are all finely sketched. This gracious, elegant wine is all class.
- Vinous, 96 pts.
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard is showing notably better from bottle than it did from barrel. A lovely example of a delicate, finesse-driven Cabernet, it features hints of violets, thyme and sage entwined with ripe black cherries. It's medium- to full-bodied and silky-textured on the palate, with a lingering finish framed by fine-grained tannins.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 pts.
