Pine Ridge, Fortis Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy A background application of wood

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

with tons of red plum and caramelized apple

cedar and pepper

youthfully austere and slightly rustic finale

Very dark ruby red

Pine Ridge, Fortis Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy A background application of woodThe 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