2005 | Pine Ridge Vineyards | Fortis

Red Wine: 2005 | Pine Ridge Vineyards | Fortis

This wine is a deep, inky purple, exuding aromas of blackberry, cassis, and plum, accented by hints of vanilla, licorice, and espresso.

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Producer: Pine Ridge Vineyards

Vintage: 2005

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.3%

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Country/Region: United States, Napa Valley

This wine is a deep, inky purple, exuding aromas of blackberry, cassis, and plum, accented by hints of vanilla, licorice, and espresso. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, with layers of dark fruit flavors complemented by notes of chocolate, cedar, and spice. The tannins are firm yet refined, offering a structured backbone that promises excellent aging potential. The finish is long and complex, leaving a lingering impression of elegance and power.

Producer Information

Pine Ridge Vineyards is a Napa Valley wine producer, located in the Stags Leap District AVA (American Viticultural Area). The winery was established in 1978 by Gary Andrus, and focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from vineyards in Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Oakville, Carneros, and Howell Mountain. The estate’s holdings stretch across 200 acres (80 hectares) of land, with the first vineyard planted on a steeply terraced site in Stags Leap. This original vineyard is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, as are many of the subsequently acquired vineyard sites. The only exception is the cooler Carneros vineyard, which is planted to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The flagship wine of the portfolio is the Fortis Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend of the best blocks of each vineyard site in every appellation. In addition to Fortis, Pine Ridge also makes several other Cabernet Sauvignon wines, each representing an individual appellation, as well as several blends and varietal wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.