Want wines like this one?

Take our quick quiz to get a selection of bottles matched to your preferences.

Take the Quiz

Fay

1998 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Fay 1998 is a captivating Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Napa Valley region. This full-bodied red wine showcases its depth through rich, dark fruit notes that are both prominent and alluring. Bright acidity balances the wine beautifully, creating a mouthwatering experience that is refreshing and inviting. Tannins are firm yet well-integrated, offering a structured profile that underlines the wine's complexity while ensuring a smooth finish. The wine sits in a delightful medium-dry category, allowing the fruit character to shine without being overshadowed. This vintage exemplifies the quintessential elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with Stag's Leap, making it an exceptional choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Napa County
Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

Want to discover wines for you?

Take our quiz to see a selection of wines tailored to your tastes.

Take the Quiz