Block 5 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Deep ruby red. Lots of oak influence on the nose, notes of toasted almonds, charred cedar, cinnamon and vanilla. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Tons of layers on the palate starting with cedar in the attack followed by baking spices, dark berries, purple floral notes and a little gravel in the finish. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2029. (92+)
All fruit from the Fortuna Vineyard. — 10 years ago
Wow, Fortuna was with me today when I picked up this amazing Amarone. I wanted a wine to pair with the chicken marsala I was making for dinner and at $16, it was a bargain I couldn't pass up! It is still very young so it is a fruit forward wine. Almost like a mox between port, dry sherry, and primativo. The raisins used to make this produced a wine with aromas of ripe black cherry, stewed plums, clove and cinnamon. The pairing was superb but it has the structure to stand up to game roasts or osso bucco. I may buy a few more bottles to open in 5-8 years. At this price, I can't lose! Need to run to TJ'S to stock up.
Edit: this wine really came together after being open for two hours - tannins. Alcohol, and body are well integrated and balanced. — 10 years ago
A beautifully balanced palette of cherry, chocolate, tobacco and green pepper. Love this! — 10 years ago
Els Bassotets Brutal. Esa suerte de ruleta de la fortuna en forma de vino, esta vez: muy bien. — 11 years ago
A nice carmenere. Enjoyed it most on the 2nd night. — 11 years ago
Buono. Ottimo se rapportato al prezzo. Fruttato ma non persistente (per fortuna) — 12 years ago
Loved this — 12 years ago
Dinner at Meadow Ridge, CT. — 14 years ago
And 2 years later this wine is even more complex. Tannins are still prevalent, raisin and roasted meat mid palate, finish is all sandpaper and tobacco ash. Incredibly ashy throughout. Quite a wine for the price. — 9 years ago
2014 Frias Family Cab Sauv PRADO
Medium purplish ruby red. Love the nose on this bottling, deep and dark berries with a little black cherry liquor. Some graphite and floral notes too. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Thick dark red fruits on the palate with undertones of dark cocoa and sweet tobacco. Needs some time to balance out. Long and lingering finish. Also from the Fortuna Vineyard. Drink till 2030. (93+) — 10 years ago
Very good! — 10 years ago
Well balanced! — 10 years ago
Red fruit, full body. Solid, good — 10 years ago
Delicious. — 10 years ago
Light and delicious! Great with truffle dinner! — 11 years ago
Real good aroma of cherry, fruity. A well done brunello easy to drink! — 12 years ago
For the price, a fantastic daily drinker — 12 years ago
Che fortuna bere questo in azienda Le Macchiole. Una cosa sicuramente fuori dalla norma, un po' sul finale.. — 12 years ago
Pub ashtrays, Tapas and sunshine. Fortuna-te to be heading to sunny Spain 🇪🇸 soon, Y Viva España! — 9 years ago
Chewy and textured. Pungent brie rind. This thing is so interesting. Pair this with something simple like pasta. This glass is the main dish. — 10 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7
Actually Pierra is their primo, $260.00, but since its a 100 pointer price is higher on secondary market, if you can find itCrisp lemongrass and pear on the nose. Delightful medium body with a short finish. Great for summer drinking and lunch. Would buy again! — 10 years ago
Hinta of goat cheese and peppery delightfulness... Great way to start the weekend — 11 years ago
Great Pinot Nero — 11 years ago
Amazing. Good stuff! Definitely worth the wait! — 12 years ago
Amazing wine that is very affordable! Goes down easy and goes well with this Salmon I just ate. Highly recommended. — 12 years ago
Excellent and goes well with Filet — 13 years ago
Mary Morley
Excellent! — 9 years ago