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Here are the stunning 2021 releasees by FE Wines.

FE Wines

May 9, 2024

Today it is my pleasure to share one of the electric, newer houses in Napa. Fe (pronounced FEE) is the atomic symbol for iron, the mineral content you will notice 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. Wines from this section of Napa have a wonderful stony essence that you can easily notice in the glass.

One of the great winemaking talents of the Napa Vallley, Aaron Pott achieved his undergraduate degree at University of California, Davis, and later a master’s degree in Viticulture, Wine, and Terroir from the Université de Bourgogne. He served as winemaker at famed property Château Troplong Mondot and also director of Château La Tour Figeac before coming to Napa. I have long enjoyed his namesake wines which are highly allocated.

Fe Wines have two world-class wines in their collection — a near 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from their estate site on Spring Mountain, as well as a proprietary blend. I was blown away with the 2021 Fe Wines Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 99) which is the finest wine I have tasted from this house yet. Learn more about these gorgeous wines at https://www.fewines.com and here are the fantastic new 2021 releases by Fe Wines. 

2021 Fe Wines ’26’ Red Wine- The 2021 ’26’ is a proprietary blend named for the atomic number of iron. Loganberry cordial combines with wet gravel, iodine, black currants and shades of tobacco leaf on the nose. The palate is soft and refined with firm tannins that hold in place a beautiful core of black fruits, which push blue fruit accents. With more air espresso ground flavors, tar and graphite push into the mix, as this is an irresistible effort that has a long life in front of it. Give it an hour in the decanter if enjoying now. Drink 2024-2042- 96

2021 Fe Wines Cabernet Sauvignon- The gorgeous and sinfully good 2019 Fe Wines Cabernet Sauvignon is nearly all Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller amounts Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Very inky in the glass, this unveils a core of blueberry compote on the nose alongside green herbs, pencil lead and suggestions of creme de violette. The palate is plush and rich with serious tension, weight and length. This will easily be a 20 year wine. A total stunner, with a lengthy mineral and black-fruit laden finish, try to resist this beauty for a few more years — and you will be rewarded. Drink 2026-2046- 99

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