Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Fay Vintage:2012 That is not to say

That is not to say that I think the wines could not have been improved in the past

firm and lingering finale

persistency and gloss

The 2012 Pavie-Macquin shows how appealing the best wines from this vintage are

They exploit 35 hectares of mainly bush vines of Tino Fino accompanied by one hectare of Merlot and a smattering of other varieties that are intended to give their wines their own unique personalities

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Fay Vintage:2012 That is not to sayThis wine has both elegance and finesse, expressing creamy aromas of fine oak and cigar box accompanied by fresh, juicy dark fruits. Five spice, menthol, harmonious cherry and a raspberry hint give a complex yet balanced red fruit character. Founded in 1970 and winner of the best red wine in the 1976 Judgement of Paris tasting, this is one of Napas first growths.