Fitch Mountain Cellars
Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, California, USA
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of four days. Best on Day 3 and 4 when the wine came into better balance. The 2021 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core. Medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe bramble fruit, currants, purple flowers, and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. For nearly twenty years, this continues to bring strong value. Drink now through 2031.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of four days. Best on Day 3 and 4 when the wine came into better balance. The 2021 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core. Medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe bramble fruit, currants, purple flowers, and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. For nearly twenty years, this continues to bring strong value. Drink now through 2031.
Oct 29th, 2024
Deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits and oak spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with tobacco, licorice, and herb black pepper and toasty oak. Drying fine tannins, medium finish ending with spicy oak, fruit and spicy notes.
Deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits and oak spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with tobacco, licorice, and herb black pepper and toasty oak. Drying fine tannins, medium finish ending with spicy oak, fruit and spicy notes.
Jan 2nd, 2023Year in, year out this is one of the more reliable values in California Cabernet. I think it’s sort of a second wine of Optima and I’m certain I’ve tried every vintage since 2001 because it rarely disappoints. I used to be able to swoop it for around $17 but it’s closer to $30 retail these days. Nevertheless, great QPR. Popped and poured; consumed over three days and best on Day 3. The 2017 pours deep ruby with an opaque core. The nose black currants, grilled kofta, purple flowers, baking spice and very light pyrazines…almost undetectable. On the palate, dark and red fruits, smoke and baking spice. Dry. Medium tannin; medium acid. Finish is medium…and savory. A totally respectable Tuesday night wine.
Year in, year out this is one of the more reliable values in California Cabernet. I think it’s sort of a second wine of Optima and I’m certain I’ve tried every vintage since 2001 because it rarely disappoints. I used to be able to swoop it for around $17 but it’s closer to $30 retail these days. Nevertheless, great QPR. Popped and poured; consumed over three days and best on Day 3. The 2017 pours deep ruby with an opaque core. The nose black currants, grilled kofta, purple flowers, baking spice and very light pyrazines…almost undetectable. On the palate, dark and red fruits, smoke and baking spice. Dry. Medium tannin; medium acid. Finish is medium…and savory. A totally respectable Tuesday night wine.
Jun 2nd, 2021Can’t improve on existing reviews. Great bottle for $20.
Can’t improve on existing reviews. Great bottle for $20.
Aug 28th, 2023
Great 100% Cab for the price. Smooth tannins, rich blackberries and bright strawberries. Bottle barn in Santa Rosa.
Great 100% Cab for the price. Smooth tannins, rich blackberries and bright strawberries. Bottle barn in Santa Rosa.
Apr 22nd, 2020
Enjoyed this cab. Nice when opened but improves after having some time to breathe
Enjoyed this cab. Nice when opened but improves after having some time to breathe
Dec 15th, 2018
