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2009 Futo, 1.5ltr

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RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...stunningly beautiful. Layers of dark red fruit, flowers, spices and mint flow effortlessly from the glass... ...exceptional balance and sheer depth. The wine’s structure and sheer polish is dazzling...

94Wine Spectator

Pointedly rich and concentrated, this weaves intense blackberry, dark berry fruit and plum notes, with gutsy tannins that impart a chewy edge. Ends with a fresh cigar box taste.

94Stephen Tanzer

Expressive nose offers blackberry, graphite, licorice pastille, violet and mocha. Plush, large-scaled and rich, with a slight warmth to its sweet flavors of black raspberry, chocolate and licorice. Finishes very long and ripe...

93-95Robert M. Parker Jr.

...has the potential to be as good as the 2008... ...Dense ruby/purple-hued with aromas of black raspberries, blueberries, forest flora, licorice and lead pencil shavings, this medium-bodied effort possesses sweet, ripe tannins...

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Oakville AVA is one of the two or three most prestigious appellations in the United States. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, its 5,000 vineyard acres produce some of the world’s most acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, including such California “cult” Cabs as Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate. Before those boutique producers rose to fame in the 1990s, Oakville was already renowned as home to Robert Mondavi, Opus One and Groth Vineyards, among others. Along with the famous wineries, there are premier vineyards in this AVA, including Martha’s Vineyard and To Kalon Vineyard. To Kalon was first planted in 1868 by H.W. Crabb, one of California’s first viticultural researchers, and he named the vineyard after the ancient Greek phrase for “most beautiful.” Though many grapes can be successfully grown in Oakville, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. Merlot and Chardonnay are also frequently planted. Oakville Cabs are prized for their richness, complexity and weight. Oakville was designated as an AVA in 1993.

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