Pine Ridge Vineyards

Fortis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3229 ratings
9.230 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
Mike R
9.3

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Dec 25th, 2020
Brian McMahon

Sales Polaner Selections

8.9

Through dense plantings, meticulous pruning and canopy management, and careful hand-harvesting at night, each 25 pound bin of fruit arrives at the winery in pristine condition. The appellation compilation of Fortis will vary year-to-year according to each region􏰀s performance throughout the vintage. Fruit for the 2005 Fortis is a selection of 52% Stags Leap District, 28% Oakville, 11% Rutherford and 9% Carneros. HARVEST and WINEMAKING The 2005 vintage was a long, slow wait as cool temperatures prevailed from budbreak to September. Luckily, the last few months were sunny and warm through November when picking finally got underway. This wine was sorted with an intensive process of cluster selection, then berry selection before crushing. After malolactic, the wines were transferred to French oak barrels

Through dense plantings, meticulous pruning and canopy management, and careful hand-harvesting at night, each 25 pound bin of fruit arrives at the winery in pristine condition. The appellation compilation of Fortis will vary year-to-year according to each region􏰀s performance throughout the vintage. Fruit for the 2005 Fortis is a selection of 52% Stags Leap District, 28% Oakville, 11% Rutherford and 9% Carneros. HARVEST and WINEMAKING The 2005 vintage was a long, slow wait as cool temperatures prevailed from budbreak to September. Luckily, the last few months were sunny and warm through November when picking finally got underway. This wine was sorted with an intensive process of cluster selection, then berry selection before crushing. After malolactic, the wines were transferred to French oak barrels

2 people found it helpfulMar 26th, 2015
Hal Ozanne

This was one of the best wines I have ever had. So smooth and earthly. It had been in our cellar for years.

This was one of the best wines I have ever had. So smooth and earthly. It had been in our cellar for years.

1 person found it helpfulNov 18th, 2019
Leslee D. Miller

Owner and Certified Sommelier Amusée Wine Consulting

9.4

So glad I saved this to share with the perfect company. 2004 @pineridgewine 'Fortis', signed by former winemaker Stacy Clark, a woman I was very proud to work with for a number of years while with the ASW & PRW Family❤️ Dark lusty cherry, blackberry, licorice & molten chocolate. Balanced & Beautiful. #certifiablydelish

So glad I saved this to share with the perfect company. 2004 @pineridgewine 'Fortis', signed by former winemaker Stacy Clark, a woman I was very proud to work with for a number of years while with the ASW & PRW Family❤️ Dark lusty cherry, blackberry, licorice & molten chocolate. Balanced & Beautiful. #certifiablydelish

1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2016
Josh Weinstein

Explosive and ready drinking beautifully.

Explosive and ready drinking beautifully.

1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2015
Jacob Atke Hansen

A Beast!

A Beast!

1 person found it helpfulApr 1st, 2015
Pam Starr

Owner/Winemaker Crocker & Starr Wines

8.3

2011 fortis by pine ridge. Ripe black berry and plum perfect density for structure. This is a really good drink!

2011 fortis by pine ridge. Ripe black berry and plum perfect density for structure. This is a really good drink!

1 person found it helpfulOct 28th, 2014
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
Dylan Elliott

Digital Marketing Specialist, Boisset Family Estates

10

2008 FORTIS 94 + points: explodes w/ blueberry, cassis, and warm blackberry pie beneath robust tannins and the complexity to take your palette on a joy ride of a life time.

2008 FORTIS 94 + points: explodes w/ blueberry, cassis, and warm blackberry pie beneath robust tannins and the complexity to take your palette on a joy ride of a life time.

1 person found it helpfulNov 6th, 2012
George Chen

Was surprised I liked it so much as these middling wines tend to be over crafted. But darn wine had real backbone and focused fruit and seamless after now 12 years. Wonder if new vintages this good.

Was surprised I liked it so much as these middling wines tend to be over crafted. But darn wine had real backbone and focused fruit and seamless after now 12 years. Wonder if new vintages this good.

May 16th, 2017