Pine Ridge Fortis Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
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This is a wine meant for flavorful, rich dishes as it could easily overpower more delicate preparations. Grilled lamb and herbed wild fowl are excellent pairings, but a simply seared pepper-crusted ribeye would be equally delicious. Hard, aged cheeses like piave vecchio or 12-year old gouda nicely soften the firm tannins as would dense bittersweet chocolate truffles.
Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec
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Pungently earthy, yet very rich and concentrated, giving this a rich, savory profile, with dried currant, smoky, toasty oak, mineral, tobacco and espresso. Finishes with bold, rich tannins. A powerful yet graceful effort. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec.
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Founded in 1978, Pine Ridge Vineyards sits in the heart of the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, tucked beneath of ridge of pines that speak to the dramatic geologic origins of our home and unique soils. For over 40 years the winery has become a pioneer farming and vinifying Bordeaux grapes with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Pine Ridge Vineyards farms a collection of 160 acres of Napa Green sustainably certified estate vineyards across Oakville, Rutherford, Howell Mountain and Carneros, including 47 acres in the Stags Leap District.
The winery’s Chenin Blanc + Viognier bottling started out as an experimental blend over twenty-five years ago and is now one of the most beloved and highly acclaimed white wines available. Original and unique, this fresh white wine blend is crafted to be fresh, fruity and easy to pair and enjoy. The wine has also inspired a Pine Ridge Sparkling wine also made with Chenin Blanc and a splash of Viognier.