From: Red Mountain, Washington
Varietal: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc
Tasting Notes: Optu Red Mountain stands as the pillar of the Fidelitas line up: our signature blend that utilizes our most premium grapes from each vintage. It is a representation of Charlie’s winemaking history, drawing on years of experience in the cellar and relationships with our growers. The 2016 vintage is built upon a base of Fidelitas Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and then additional, select vineyards found across RedMountain. Utilizing fruit from aroundthe AVA gives us diverse notes of redfruit and savory black olive, setwithin a deeply toned palate. Drink now through 2030.
AGING: 62% New French Oak, 8% New American Oak
WOOD FERMENTATION:27% 500L Roller Barrel 6% 500L Upright Barrel
ALCOHOL: 14.8%
90 Points -Robert Parker