2018 Fortunate Son The Diplomat - Angry Wine Merchant

2018 Fortunate Son

The Diplomat

Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot

America / California / Napa Valley / St. Helena

$175
RP 96
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Owner/Winemaker/Founder is Jayson Woodbridge

2018 Fortunate Son 'The Diplomat', Napa Valley, USA

Vintage Notes — The 2018 is a monolithic year that must be given
a great deal of respect. It was a beautiful vintage, one of my happiest
and maybe my happiest ever. I smile when I think of the 2018 and just
keep smiling.

Vineyard Notes — Sourced from small, family vineyards, (in some cases
for 3-4 generations) that are farmed with great care and attention. These
vineyards (some are 80+ years old) have been brought together, actually
woven together, so the magical fruit could at last become Fortunate Son.
Composition — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a very small fraction
of Petite Sirah.

Cooperage — Aged for 24-30 months in the finest French oak barrique.
The stave wood is hand-selected for ultra-tight grain, then air dried for
three years before being made into barrels.

Appellation — Napa Valley

RP 96

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Jayson Woodbridge calls this a “21st Century Claret.” The blend is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with a good dollop of Merlot and a dash of Petite Sirah. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The Diplomat comes skipping out with bright notes of Morello cherries, mulberries, and black raspberries, over a profound core of warm cassis, hoisin and blackberry pie, with wafts of licorice and unsmoked cigars. The generous, full-bodied palate is soft and plush, featuring a powerful black fruit core with a lively backbone and loads of layers on the earthy finish. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue date: December 2021. Drinking window: 2024-2046.

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SHIPPING: During warm summer weather, we recommend to only ship within the United States with Same Day or Next Day Air service to protect the wines from environmental damage. If you would like to waive this protection by shipping Ground, we will request a waiver be signed.

PACKAGING: Our premium wines need optimal temperature consistency, therefore are packaged in EPS foam shippers with gel pack (when needed) and shipped only during ideal weather temperatures.

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WEATHER HOLD: In adverse temperature conditions, we reserve the right to withhold shipment until ideal temperatures return unless we receive explicit instructions via email to release the wines, voiding any guarantee. We will contact you if a hold is necessary.

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  • Orders received Monday - Thursday before 2:00 p.m. will typically ship the same day.
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RP 96

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Jayson Woodbridge calls this a “21st Century Claret.” The blend is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with a good dollop of Merlot and a dash of Petite Sirah. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The Diplomat comes skipping out with bright notes of Morello cherries, mulberries, and black raspberries, over a profound core of warm cassis, hoisin and blackberry pie, with wafts of licorice and unsmoked cigars. The generous, full-bodied palate is soft and plush, featuring a powerful black fruit core with a lively backbone and loads of layers on the earthy finish. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue date: December 2021. Drinking window: 2024-2046.

2018 Fortunate Son 'The Diplomat', Napa Valley, USA

Vintage Notes — The 2018 is a monolithic year that must be given
a great deal of respect. It was a beautiful vintage, one of my happiest
and maybe my happiest ever. I smile when I think of the 2018 and just
keep smiling.

Vineyard Notes — Sourced from small, family vineyards, (in some cases
for 3-4 generations) that are farmed with great care and attention. These
vineyards (some are 80+ years old) have been brought together, actually
woven together, so the magical fruit could at last become Fortunate Son.
Composition — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and a very small fraction
of Petite Sirah.

Cooperage — Aged for 24-30 months in the finest French oak barrique.
The stave wood is hand-selected for ultra-tight grain, then air dried for
three years before being made into barrels.

Appellation — Napa Valley

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