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2012 Cabernet Sauvignon FAY

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

Napa Valley

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintages
20202019201620152014201320122010200920082003200219971991
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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2018 - 2033

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New owner Chateau Ste. Michelle, along with minority partner Antinori, has done a magnificent job with these 2013s. In fact, the wines are so brilliant and such a significant departure from the past that I tasted through the range twice. New winemaker Marcus Notaro has introduced a more contemporary, fruit-driven style at Stag's Leap. More importantly, these 2013s show none of the flaws that marred some wines in the past. Needless to say, it will be fascinating to see where things go, but one thing is clear; the three flagship Cabernets are all fabulous.

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It is going to be interesting to see what Antinori does with Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in the coming years. The first step was to clean up the wines, which seems to have been achieved. But now comes the hard part. Antinori must decide if they want to make fairly standard, middle of the road offerings, or if their ultimate ambition is greater than that. These 2012s are certainly solid across the board, but I am not sure that is good enough in today's increasingly competitive world.