Fortunate Son The Diplomat Red

Vintage: 2021

. Original price: . Final price: $172.99

Fortunate Son is a distinguished winery known for crafting exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of their region. The Diplomat Red is a masterful blend that showcases the winery's commitment to quality and tradition. This wine is composed of a harmonious blend of grape varietals, each contributing to its complexity and depth. The region of origin provides a perfect climate for the grapes, resulting in a wine with a rich and balanced flavor profile. The winemaking process involves careful fermentation and aging, often in oak barrels, which imparts subtle notes of spice and vanilla. The Diplomat Red is characterized by its vibrant fruit flavors, balanced acidity, and smooth tannins, making it an excellent choice for pairing with a variety of dishes, including grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.

Professional Scores

95

A full and layered red with lots of plums and chocolate with dark chocolate and crushed stones. Full and layered. From old dry-farmed, head-pruned merlot and cabernet sauvignon vines, all Calistoga. From the owner of Napa’s Hundred Acre winery. Drink or hold.

James Suckling

95

A full and layered red with lots of plums and chocolate with dark chocolate and crushed stones. Full and layered. From old dry-farmed, head-pruned merlot and cabernet sauvignon vines, all Calistoga. From the owner of Napa’s Hundred Acre winery. Drink or hold.

James Suckling

750ml