Futo

OV Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.335 ratings

9.34 pro ratings

Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.4

Pretty bad ass. Candied fruit, cinnamon, and savory spices on the nose. Palate is incredibly balanced with dark cherries, vanilla, tobacco, minerals and blood. Decanted for 4 hours and has continued to evolve since then. First, but won't be my last. The first label has to be sick. Restores my faith in 2011.

Pretty bad ass. Candied fruit, cinnamon, and savory spices on the nose. Palate is incredibly balanced with dark cherries, vanilla, tobacco, minerals and blood. Decanted for 4 hours and has continued to evolve since then. First, but won't be my last. The first label has to be sick. Restores my faith in 2011.

Jan 16th, 2017

9.1

Bitter endive finish

Bitter endive finish

Dec 17th, 2016

9.2

Solid. Well structured. Drinkable now for sure

Solid. Well structured. Drinkable now for sure

May 26th, 2016

9.1

Herbaceous nose, very nice wine just can't tell how it would age. Bordeaux'esque nose but rich fruit. Has potential, just not sure.

Herbaceous nose, very nice wine just can't tell how it would age. Bordeaux'esque nose but rich fruit. Has potential, just not sure.

May 4th, 2016

9.2

Big fan of Futo and this was drinking nicely after after an hour decant.

Big fan of Futo and this was drinking nicely after after an hour decant.

Apr 22nd, 2016

9.6

Best 2011 I have tasted to date. Espresso, mocha and tobacco. 3 of my favorite things. Half cab franc and a finish I just can't describe. This is special.

Best 2011 I have tasted to date. Espresso, mocha and tobacco. 3 of my favorite things. Half cab franc and a finish I just can't describe. This is special.

Mar 23rd, 2015

9.3

An excellent wine in a less than perfect year. The wine has a pleasing sophistication and even luxuriousness.

An excellent wine in a less than perfect year. The wine has a pleasing sophistication and even luxuriousness.

Jan 5th, 2015

9.0

Opened up very nicely after a couple of hours.

Opened up very nicely after a couple of hours.

Oct 11th, 2014

9.3

Jay had this 5 years ago

Jay had this 5 years ago

Feb 2nd, 2020

9.3

Clayton had this 8 years ago

Clayton had this 8 years ago

Jun 15th, 2017