Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 2010 Fay Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Fay stands out for its delineation and nuance. Sweet floral notes meld into plums, menthol black cherries, violets and tar. With time in the glass, the wine fleshes out beautifully. Today the tannins are firm, but once they soften the fruit should begin to emerge more fully. There is plenty of vibrancy and energy in the 2010, although the wine does shut down quickly in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030.

Score: 93 points -- Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate, 2012