Futo
Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Someone said that this wine was "like angels licking your asshole." I don't think it's that good but it was quite pleasant.
Someone said that this wine was "like angels licking your asshole." I don't think it's that good but it was quite pleasant.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2013
Inky black/purple in color. Nose is almost jammy in its exuberant fruits. There's also a dust/rockiness to the nose. I was surprised how structured and tannic the palate was. This started to unfurl around 5 hours after opening and more dark fruits emerged.
Inky black/purple in color. Nose is almost jammy in its exuberant fruits. There's also a dust/rockiness to the nose. I was surprised how structured and tannic the palate was. This started to unfurl around 5 hours after opening and more dark fruits emerged.
Jun 19th, 2017
It's everything you expect from the wine in Harlan's shadow. Quite impressive, but I feel the oak was overshadowing to match the hill. Absolutely amazing? yes. Life altering? Maybe.
It's everything you expect from the wine in Harlan's shadow. Quite impressive, but I feel the oak was overshadowing to match the hill. Absolutely amazing? yes. Life altering? Maybe.
Jan 1st, 2016
Love. Love. Futo always amazes. Even when young it shows so much bursting complexity. Black fruits and oakville intensity.
Love. Love. Futo always amazes. Even when young it shows so much bursting complexity. Black fruits and oakville intensity.
Dec 19th, 2014
Needs time, big dark fruits, tannins are elegant but not very expressive.
Needs time, big dark fruits, tannins are elegant but not very expressive.
Aug 17th, 2014
1 hour decan(some fine sediment). A splendid dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: Inviting notes of dark fruit, potting soil, mocha java, clove, pencil lead. Taste: silky, rich mouthcoating wine with dark cherry/ blueberry, currants, earth, dark chocolate and a never-ending graphite espresso finish. YUM!
1 hour decan(some fine sediment). A splendid dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: Inviting notes of dark fruit, potting soil, mocha java, clove, pencil lead. Taste: silky, rich mouthcoating wine with dark cherry/ blueberry, currants, earth, dark chocolate and a never-ending graphite espresso finish. YUM!
Aug 3rd, 20261 hour decant(some fine/cloudy sediment). A splendid dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: expressive notes of dark brambly fruit, currants, floral, milk chocolate, planting soil, and eucalyptus. Taste: silky, jammy mouthcoating wine with dark plum/cherry, earth, licorice, dark chocolate, and a long graphite/coffee ground finish. YUM!
1 hour decant(some fine/cloudy sediment). A splendid dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: expressive notes of dark brambly fruit, currants, floral, milk chocolate, planting soil, and eucalyptus. Taste: silky, jammy mouthcoating wine with dark plum/cherry, earth, licorice, dark chocolate, and a long graphite/coffee ground finish. YUM!
Apr 19th, 2025