2012 Pine Ridge Vineyards Fortis Cabernet Sauvignon [WA96][JS90][WE90]

Producer: Pine Ridge Vineyards  
Region: Napa Valley, California
Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec 
Year: 2012 

Wine Advocate, 96 Points 

"The flagship, black-labeled 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Fortis Napa Valley is truly a brilliant wine. Everything is perfectly proportioned: wood, acidity, alcohol and tannin. Notes of black cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry soar from the wine’s aromas. A touch of wood, lead pencil shavings and spring flowers are also present. The wine is full-bodied, but delicately strung together, à la high fashion. This is a real beauty – full-bodied, yet stylish. While drinkable now, it promises to continue to age well and possibly evolve for another 12-15+ years." 

James Suckling, 90 Points 

"A rich and round textured red with blueberry, currant and sliced berry character. Full body, bright finish." 

Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points 

"The winery blends 84% Cabernet Sauvignon with 11% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec for this high-end red. Burly in tobacco and cedar, it also offers a floral, high-toned spirit built around juicy cranberry on the palate. With well-integrated tannins and oak, it finishes in a note of bittersweet chocolate."  

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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