Varietals: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc
 
 No. 6 of 2026 Wine Spectator Top 100
 
96 Points Vinous
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay is fabulous. Medium in body and deep, with notable energy, the 2023 is a hugely promising wine. Dark blue/purplish fruit, menthol, licorice, cloves and graphite are all finely sketched. This gracious, elegant wine is all class.
95 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Fay Vineyard is showing notably better from bottle than it did from barrel. A lovely example of a delicate, finesse-driven Cabernet, it features hints of violets, thyme and sage entwined with ripe black cherries. It's medium- to full-bodied and silky-textured on the palate, with a lingering finish framed by fine-grained tannins.
95 Points Wine Spectator
This is lovely, with a slightly reserved feel to its steady, well-defined core of morello cherry and blackberry preserve notes that are inlaid prettily with savory, bay leaf and mesquite details. There’s a steady iron ping reverbing through the fine-grained finish, adding extra length. 
Winemaker Notes
The wine offers a lifted bouquet of black cherries, persimmons, dates, and violets unfold with delicate floral accents. The palate is bright and expressive, showcasing vibrant energy and well-defined tension. Polished tannins frame the fruit gracefully, leading into a smooth, creamy finish that lingers with finesse.
 
Drinking Window
Early Now to 2027
Prime 2027 to 2035
Drink Before 2043