A winery with terroir at heart, Fe (pronounced FEE) is the atomic symbol for iron, a substance that you will find throughout the soils of their Spring Mountain Vineyard. It is quite remarkable that seven years of viticulture went into the first vintage of Fe Wines. This location sees a good amount of fog to moderate the summer heat.
At the helm is Aaron Pott, who has an illustrious career in wine. After achieving his undergraduate degree at University of California, Davis, he attained master’s degree in Viticulture, Wine, and Terroir from the Université de Bourgogne. In Bordeaux, he was winemaker at Château Troplong Mondot and director of Château La Tour Figeac. He also has his own brand of stunning wines.
Right now Fe Wines are producing two wines, a red blend and a near 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from their estate site on Spring Mountain. I adored both of these wines that have good restraint, power and precision. I simply adored the 2018 Fe Wines Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 97) which should be in the cellar for any serious collector of Napa wines. Learn more about these gorgeous wines at https://www.fewines.com and here are the fantastic new 2018 releases by Fe Wines.
2018 Fe Wines ’26’ Red Wine- This proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot shows off sandalwood with red currants, espresso bean and loamy tilled soils on the nose. The palate is very silky and elegant with rich cassis and anise flavors alongside milk chocolate and sweet pipe tobacco undertones. The length and viscosity suggest this has another fifteen plus years to go in the cellar. Drink 2021-2036- 95
2018 Fe Wines Cabernet Sauvignon- The 2018 Fe Wines Cabernet Sauvignon is a downright head-turning wine nearly all comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon (91%). Once aroused this takes on heady creme de cassis, Turkish coffee, tar and graphite tones that all impress in the glass. The palate is exceedingly refined with a silky elegance and a seamless texture. Layers of boysenberry cordial and mocha combine with menthol and shades of creosote on the palate. This finishes exceedingly long. Glorious in its vibrant youth, this has at least two decades to provide drinking enjoyment. Drink 2022-2040- 97