Pine Ridge Vineyards

Fortis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.424 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Jacob Atke Hansen

A Beast!

A Beast!

1 person found it helpfulApr 1st, 2015
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.9

Powerful, with forceful tannins that will mellow with age.

Powerful, with forceful tannins that will mellow with age.

1 person found it helpfulMar 18th, 2014
Greg Bennett

Dark, mellow undertones on the palate. Black berry, tar, currant, smoke, and oak are noticeable in this juice which reaches mid-palate and can deep into the back of the throat depending the person. 2010 definitely needed to breath - got better after each 15 minutes!

Dark, mellow undertones on the palate. Black berry, tar, currant, smoke, and oak are noticeable in this juice which reaches mid-palate and can deep into the back of the throat depending the person. 2010 definitely needed to breath - got better after each 15 minutes!

Dec 21st, 2019
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9.3

This was a very well made cab with an attractive bouquet and possessing a certain level of restraint, relative to some of the more popular modern Napa cab producers. The tannins were also at a good spot in their evolution, which made for a very enjoyable wine. My only complaint might be that it lacked a sense of uniqueness, which I look for in a flagship cuvée.

This was a very well made cab with an attractive bouquet and possessing a certain level of restraint, relative to some of the more popular modern Napa cab producers. The tannins were also at a good spot in their evolution, which made for a very enjoyable wine. My only complaint might be that it lacked a sense of uniqueness, which I look for in a flagship cuvée.

Jun 18th, 2018
Nick Collins

Smoky beast, big and powerful

Smoky beast, big and powerful

Dec 23rd, 2016
Paul T HB

First time with winery, its a nice big juicy wine.

First time with winery, its a nice big juicy wine.

Oct 25th, 2016
Andy Baker

Just the best

Just the best

Mar 4th, 2016
David Newland

Lovely cab with dark fruit on the nose. Balanced tannins and oak on the palate with long finish.

Lovely cab with dark fruit on the nose. Balanced tannins and oak on the palate with long finish.

Nov 10th, 2014
Georg Salzner

Great cab from napa

Great cab from napa

Sep 28th, 2014
Alex Arrieta

Cabernet blend -real smooth!

Cabernet blend -real smooth!

Feb 7th, 2014