2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Sites Primarily FAY Block 1, beside Chase Creek between the FAY Outlook & Visitor Center and the creek
Oak Types French oak and American oak; the producer page contains conflicting proportions and aging durations
Production Details The producer page conflicts internally: its winemaking narrative says the wine was aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak and 50% older French oak, while its Analysis panel says 20 months in 75% new French oak and 25% new American oak. No single settled aging specification is proposed.
Tasting Notes Red currant, jasmine, cedar and hazelnut aromas; medium-bodied with a plush mouthfeel and lingering red-licorice, spice and subtle tea-leaf flavors
Food Pairing Prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin or grilled bone-in pork chops with sautéed wild mushrooms
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Primarily FAY Block 1, beside Chase Creek between the FAY Outlook & Visitor Center and the creek
Oak Types French oak
Production Details After fermentation, aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak and 50% older French oak.
Tasting Notes Black tea, raspberry, red currant and dried-herb aromas; medium-bodied, bright texture with black olive and toasty-oak flavors
Food Pairing Prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin or grilled bone-in pork chops with sautéed wild mushrooms
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Primarily FAY Block 1, beside Chase Creek between the FAY Outlook & Visitor Center and the creek
Oak Types French oak and American oak
Production Details After fermentation, aged for 20 months in 75% new French oak and 25% new American oak.
Tasting Notes Jasmine, plum, black olive and baking-spice aromas; dried-fruit and dried-herb flavors with caramel, medium body and subtle tannins
Food Pairing Prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin or grilled bone-in pork chops with sautéed wild mushrooms
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Primarily FAY Block 1, beside Chase Creek between the FAY Outlook & Visitor Center and the creek
Oak Types French oak and American oak
Production Details Aged for 20 months in 45% new French oak, 27% new American oak and 28% older French oak.
Tasting Notes Perfumed aromas of black olive, fig, dark chocolate and clove; soft entry, lively texture, bright fruit and a silky finish
Food Pairing Prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin or grilled bone-in pork chops with sautéed wild mushrooms
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.9%
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Napa Valley
Sites Primarily FAY Block 1, beside Chase Creek between the FAY Outlook & Visitor Center and the creek
Oak Types French oak and American oak
Production Details After fermentation, aged for 21 months in 100% new oak barrels: two-thirds French and one-third American.
Tasting Notes Mint, gardenia, jasmine tea and dried-herb aromas; soft spicy fruit with dried berries, cassis and FAY's floral note; silky, lingering finish
Food Pairing Prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin or grilled bone-in pork chops with sautéed wild mushrooms
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.78
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification Stags Leap District, Napa Valley
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates October 1, 2014
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Primarily FAY Block 1 and S.L.V. Block 1B
Fermentation Vessels 100% stainless steel tank
Oak Types French oak and American oak
Production Details After fermentation, aged for 21 months in 70% new oak barrels—56% French and 14% American—and 30% neutral French oak. Production was 780 cases; release date was December 2018.
Tasting Notes Dark berries and dried fruit with tea leaf, black olive, white pepper and red licorice; soft mouthfeel, balanced fruit and oak, cedar and toasted coconut
Food Pairing Prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin or grilled bone-in pork chops with sautéed wild mushrooms
Sources: factsheets.wine ↗ · Compare this vintage
2004 Technical Specifications
Region Napa Valley
Sites Primarily fruit from parcels along the section of Chase Creek running through the FAY side of the estate
Production Details Limited CLUB 23 bottling from select parcels near Chase Creek; barrel aged for over three years.
Tasting Notes Plum, cloves, maple sugar, violets, cedar, nutmeg, allspice and cherry cola; rich, mouthcoating palate with spiced plum, black cherry, mandarin orange, floral and herbal notes
Sources: factsheets.wine ↗ · Compare this vintage
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Producer Information
Website
Address
5766 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Phone
+1 707-261-6410
Email
Owner
Marchesi Antinori
Cellarmaster
Marcus Notaro