Country: U.S.A.

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2017

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon 

Size: 750 ml

Rating: 93+ (RP)

“A barrel selection of the very best vineyards/barrels, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Fortitude is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Malbec, all coming from Napa Valley (50% Rutherford, 22% Oakville, 7% Diamond Mountain, 7% Sleeping Lady, 7% Steinhauer, 3% Mt. Veeder and 4% Napa other). It was aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it delivers decadent, profound scents of prunes, fruitcake and crème de cassis with hints of Chinese five spice, mocha, licorice and cedar chest plus a floral waft of potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth, the palate is jam-packed with black fruit preserves and dried black berry layers, framed by velvety tannins and a lively backbone, finishing epically spicy. ”

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