More graphite and mineral elements here than the 2021 Futo Oakville served next to it (blind), the 5500 carries similar class but with some red fruit notes that make for a higher register delivery…
I have to admit to continually being fond of Futo, especially the Oakville offering. Despite the elevated pricing, the wine itself is consistently compelling with its combination of dark fruit and…
No denying the quality of Futo's Oakville Cabernet, with its seductive dark fruit and chewy (but ethereal) mouthfeel, this is a textural delight no matter how you slice it. Black cherry and currant…
Excellent Sauvignon Blanc; the best of all the whites sampled across numerous Napa producers offering SBs at the Inspire event. Yellow citrus, smoke, grass, vanilla bean, lemon and lime zest,…
Black fruit and cedar, with some redder cherry and soil notes to add contrast and interest. Excellent lift and freshness, with a smidge less depth than the 2018 Oakville served next to it. Drinking…
Ya, so, I don't want to like this wine at all, but there is no denying this is top shelf stuff right here, so much so that the only reason I'm not jumping to 100 is because I am in one of those moods…
An awesome combination of fresh and brooding. I love the interplay of flavors here, with blackberries and purple plums dancing with the black minerality and meaty saline notes. I waffled between…
