Pine Ridge, Fortis Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy with tons of red plum

with tons of red plum and caramelized apple

A background application of wood serves as a reasonably neutral backdrop for the floral and attractively spicy aromas of plum and dark pinot fruit that is cut with a touch of earth character

youthfully austere and slightly rustic finale

I very much like the palpable sense of energy on the detailed

Pine Ridge, Fortis Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy with tons of red plumThe other 2013 offered in my tasting was the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Fortis, which is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec and 3% Merlot. An absolutely spectacular offering from Pine Ridge and one of their all time great Cabernet Sauvignons, this prodigious blend has an inky purple color to the rim and a gorgeous nose of charcoal, asphalt, graphite, blueberry, blackberry and cassis, while not a trace of oak seems to make it through. The wine