Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
"FAY Block 4"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 18
Vintage: 2012
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- The FAY vineyard is where the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars story began
- This lot is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Our winemaker selected one distinct lot from FAY Block 4 that he felt was especially intense, expressing the signature complexity of red fruit and spice
- Will be aged for 22 months in French oak
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.74000
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Marcus Notaro
Winemaker, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Marcus Notaro joined Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in May 2013 as Winemaker, bringing with him close to two decades of expertise and passion for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. Marcus was previously making red wines in Washington state since 1995 and was the winemaker for Col Solare, a prestigious winery located in the Red Mountain appellation of Washington State. Col Solare is a partnership between Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marchesi Antinori of Italy.
Marcus loves the complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon, saying, "It can make a rich, powerful wine without being heavy while truly expressing where it was grown." This passion is what drew Marcus to Napa Valley and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. His understanding of the Stag's Leap Wine Cellars signature wine style -- one of elegance and balance, ripeness and restraint -- and his ability to express both the terroir of the vineyard and the true varietal character of the grape, make him ideally suited for continuing the winemaking legacy at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
Country born: United States
Education: While working at Col Solare, Marcus Notaro developed a strong rapport with the Antinori vineyard and winemaking teams during frequent travels to the Antinori estates in Tuscany. That experience fostered an international winemaking perspective that he has brought to his new role at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Everything begins in the vineyard and then it all comes together in the cellar. You need to do what the vineyard and the vintage tell you.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Yakiniku Hiroshi:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Omega | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Dr. To Kalon | 18 (2014) |
| Fairchild Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | STONES No. 1 | 18 (2014) |
| Hestan Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Stephanie | 18 (2014) |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | FAY Block 4 | 18 (2014) |
| Vineyard 7 & 8 | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 2020 Feet | 18 (2014) |
| Wallis Family Estate | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Rumpelstilskin | 18 (2014) |
| Ehlers Estate | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Petit Verdot 28% | St. Helena | 10 (2006) | |
| Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | The First Kiss-FAY Block 8 | 10 (2006) |
| Judd's Hill | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 9 (2005) | |
| RUDD | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon (~60 %),Petit Verdot (~25 %), Malbec (~12 %), Merlot (~3 %) | Oakville | 9 (2005) | |
| Vineyard 29 | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 9 (2005) | |
| ZD Wines | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 9 (2005) |
Winery Distribution
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alaska (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Arizona (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Arkansas (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- California (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Colorado (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Connecticut (Allan S Goodman, Inc.)
- Connecticut (Brescome Barton, Inc.)
- Connecticut (Eder Brothers, Inc.)
- Delaware (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Florida (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Georgia (United Distributors, Inc.)
- Hawaii (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Idaho (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Idaho (TEC Distributing)
- Idaho (C. Stein, Inc. dba CSB)
- Idaho (S & C Importers and Distributors, Inc.)
- Illinois (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Indiana (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Iowa (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Kansas (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Kentucky (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Louisiana (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Maryland (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Minnesota (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Mississippi (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Missouri (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Montana (Blue Rock Distributing Company)
- Montana (Briggs Distributing )
- Montana (Bronken's Good Time Company)
- Montana (Gusto Distributing Co.)
- Montana (Lehrkind's Incorporated)
- Nebraska (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Nevada (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- New Hampshire (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- New Mexico (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- New York (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
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- Washington (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)
- Wyoming (Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits)