Futo

Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.339 ratings
9.313 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Onion, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Jeff Lonsdale

Someone said that this wine was "like angels licking your asshole." I don't think it's that good but it was quite pleasant.

Someone said that this wine was "like angels licking your asshole." I don't think it's that good but it was quite pleasant.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2013
Andrew S

Inky black/purple in color. Nose is almost jammy in its exuberant fruits. There's also a dust/rockiness to the nose. I was surprised how structured and tannic the palate was. This started to unfurl around 5 hours after opening and more dark fruits emerged.

Inky black/purple in color. Nose is almost jammy in its exuberant fruits. There's also a dust/rockiness to the nose. I was surprised how structured and tannic the palate was. This started to unfurl around 5 hours after opening and more dark fruits emerged.

Jun 19th, 2017
Zach Cherry

Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

9.3

It's everything you expect from the wine in Harlan's shadow. Quite impressive, but I feel the oak was overshadowing to match the hill. Absolutely amazing? yes. Life altering? Maybe.

It's everything you expect from the wine in Harlan's shadow. Quite impressive, but I feel the oak was overshadowing to match the hill. Absolutely amazing? yes. Life altering? Maybe.

Jan 1st, 2016
Rich Aurilia

Great second label for Futo.

Great second label for Futo.

Sep 29th, 2015
Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.4

Love. Love. Futo always amazes. Even when young it shows so much bursting complexity. Black fruits and oakville intensity.

Love. Love. Futo always amazes. Even when young it shows so much bursting complexity. Black fruits and oakville intensity.

Dec 19th, 2014
Adam Craun

Owner/Vintner Memento Mori Wines

9.7

#cabernetday

#cabernetday

Aug 29th, 2014
Tom Gendall

Needs time, big dark fruits, tannins are elegant but not very expressive.

Needs time, big dark fruits, tannins are elegant but not very expressive.

Aug 17th, 2014
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

Little disappointed

Little disappointed

Apr 12th, 2014
Tom Garland

1.5 hour decant(some fine/cloudy sediment). A magnificent deep dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: bold aromas of black fruit, floral, cedar, licorice, spice. Taste: smooth, juicy wine with black cherry, black currants, wet stones, licorice, earthy, chewy tannins and a medium plus little astringent finish.

1.5 hour decant(some fine/cloudy sediment). A magnificent deep dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: bold aromas of black fruit, floral, cedar, licorice, spice. Taste: smooth, juicy wine with black cherry, black currants, wet stones, licorice, earthy, chewy tannins and a medium plus little astringent finish.

Dec 31st, 2022
Thomas Sorbo

Spectacular.

Spectacular.

Feb 11th, 2020