Carter Cellars
Fortuna Block Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
On the nose, amazing perfumed red & blue florals fruits of; dark cherries, blackberries, cherries, blue fruits and strawberries. Tree sap, vanilla, soft medium spice, dark rich soil, caramel, mocha, crushed rocks, gummy bears and dark, fresh floral bouquet.
The body is medium full. Tannins are soft and sticky. Perfumed red & blue florals fruits of; dark cherries, blackberries, blue fruits, strawberries, cherries, tree sap, vanilla, soft dark spice, crushed rock powder, soft leather, some dry & fresh herbsdark rich soil, caramel, mocha, crushed rocks, gummy bears and dark, fresh floral bouquet. The acidity is near perfect. The texture, tension, length and balance are quite stunning this nice this young. The long, soft, well balanced finish is really beautiful and lasts two minutes.
Photos of; the Carter winery & tasting room, Winemaker Mike Smith who stopped by to say hello during our tasting, our tasting line up and wine aerator during pump-overs.
On the nose, amazing perfumed red & blue florals fruits of; dark cherries, blackberries, cherries, blue fruits and strawberries. Tree sap, vanilla, soft medium spice, dark rich soil, caramel, mocha, crushed rocks, gummy bears and dark, fresh floral bouquet.
The body is medium full. Tannins are soft and sticky. Perfumed red & blue florals fruits of; dark cherries, blackberries, blue fruits, strawberries, cherries, tree sap, vanilla, soft dark spice, crushed rock powder, soft leather, some dry & fresh herbsdark rich soil, caramel, mocha, crushed rocks, gummy bears and dark, fresh floral bouquet. The acidity is near perfect. The texture, tension, length and balance are quite stunning this nice this young. The long, soft, well balanced finish is really beautiful and lasts two minutes.
Photos of; the Carter winery & tasting room, Winemaker Mike Smith who stopped by to say hello during our tasting, our tasting line up and wine aerator during pump-overs.
