2016 Pine Ridge Fortis
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Score 95/100 · Drink 2019-2040, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Sep 2019
The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Fortis is blended of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec and 4% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it features bold notions of Black Forest cake, crème de cassis and blueberry preserves with hints of oolong tea, lilacs and cedar chest plus a waft of charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied, the oak is poking out still, but the palate is stacked with expressive black and blue fruits, finishing long and savory.
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94
94/100
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93
93/100
James Suckling
95
95/100
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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93 points
James Suckling
Score 93/100 · James Suckling, Feb 2019
A big red thatâs dry, savory and well structured, rather than opulent and brimming with fruit, as so many Napa cabernets are. Impressively complex, dry finish. Drink or hold.
95 points
Robert Parker
Score 95/100 · Robert Parker
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