Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Wine Review

Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Sonoma County, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $43.95

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: Fortress

Agent: Breakthru Beverage Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Mocha and dark chocolate form oak aging. Smooth and full-bodied. Pair with grilled pork chops. OTHER: Black berry, smoky, tobacco, earthy, peppery, cocoa, minty nose with black olive, vanilla aromas and bits of red liquorice and cedar. Round, fresh, juicy palate with smooth, light tannins. Cassis, vanilla, coconut, black berry, earthy, resin, cedar, tobacco and chocolate flavours. Good fruit and finesse in a more forward style but should keep for a few years. Steak anyone? Score - 89 (Stuart Tobe, gismondionwine.com, Nov. 12, 2015).

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rustic venison stew, slow-roasted beef brisket, rib roast.

This Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 was reviewed on August 27, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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From California's Sonoma County is this 'Fortress' (2012) of a Cabernet Sauvignon wine. Twice as large as Napa in size, Sonoma County has a varied terroir and makes half the amount of wine of Napa, but is turning out some very interesting Cabernet Sauvignon. - Community Wine Reviews

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Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 90/100

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