Norman Gennaro

8.9

Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21yr - Light, sweet nose. Short pour which might affect. I’m getting a bit of plastic on the flavor. Sweet, light finish. — 13 days ago

George Chen

9.5

Incredible! Still lively! — 3 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.5

We recently pulled some cases out of storage, which haven't seen the light of day for nearly 15 years, so I'll have some fun posts in the next several months.

Nose has very dusty blackberry, old leather, over-ripe blueberry, black currant, dry lavender, charred cedar plank and moist garden soil.

Palate has cedar cigar box, vanilla, dried cherry, dried raspberry, dried blackberry, mild prune, ripe blackberry, dark chocolate powder, old black licorice candy and (light) decaying leaves with light, but persistent tannins.

5 hours decant, more time appreciated

Added to cellar inventory 5 February 2006.

SLWC Vineyard Notes on FAY 2002:
"FAY was originally planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1961, the introduction of the varietal to the area now designated as the Stags Leap District. When we acquired the property from Nathan Fay in 1986 many of the vines were therefore over a quarter-century old. The replanting of most of this historic vineyard was completed in the mid-1990s, and those vines are now in their prime, producing an abundance of excellent fruit with the rich flavor and elegant texture that have always characterized FAY Cabernet. But the old vines of Block 8 planted by Fay in 1973, and a source of expressive fruit that is a key component of CASK 23 were not removed until after the 2002 harvest. The 2002 vintage is therefore one of the last to include fruit from the original Block 8." — 4 years ago

Matt Schwartz

9.3

Peat, smoke, earth, leather, wet cardboard and dust. — 2 months ago

Ed Chin

9.2

This has aged beautifully — 6 months ago

ZYM

8.9

Nicely rounded with smaller cask. Maybe sherry or orloroso. Big peat per usual. — 4 years ago

K. Ross

9.0

Delicious. Rich caramel and honey. Smooth. Matured in American and European oak. Asks seasoned with sherry from Jerez. — 5 years ago

Kylee Krivijanski

9.3

Very good, you can definitely taste contributions of both French and American oak in this. Also hints of dark fruits. — 2 months ago

Chris Anton

9.3

This is an amazing Cab. Excellent body, flavor and aroma. Highly recommend. — 9 months ago

Mike Beltran

9.3

Stellar Cabernet from Inglenook!! very rich and balanced and much life left. Quite young but not overly tannic. Continued to evolve for more than an hour. Ripe but not alcoholic. A pleasure to share with friends and a fine meal. — 5 years ago