Fortunate SonTheDiplomat 2019 is a luxurious Napa Valley red blend, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with a generous touch of Merlot and small additions of Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot, offering a polished yet powerful profile.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: Red and black cherries, cassis, blackberry, with subtle tobacco, mocha, and sweet oak nuances.

Taste: Full-bodied and opulent, crafted with velvety dark fruitsplum, cranberry, and blackberrylayered with cocoa, loam, and savory herbs.

Finish: Long, supple, and softly earthy, finishing with refined tannins and a touch of chocolatey warmth.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does this taste like? A seamless Napa Valley blend marrying ripe cherries and cassis with tobacco, mocha, and earth.

What foods pair well? Perfect with braised short ribs, filet mignon, wild mushroom risotto, or aged gouda and manchego.

Why Buy FortunateSon?

Founded by Jayson Woodbridge and now led by Cameron, Fortunate Son crafts Napa wines with precision and elegance. The Diplomat 2019 earned high praiseincluding a 94+ score from Jeb Dunnuck, who noted darker red and black fruits, smoky herbs, and earthy goodness :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}making it a standout example of luxurious Napa craftsmanship.

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From the renowned talent behind the highly coveted Hundred Acre collection comes a “21st Century Claret” of unreserved energy and generosity. Some of the fruit for Fortunate Son even hails from Jayson Woodbridges own Hundred Acre vineyards, joined by fruit from select family vineyards hes negotiated to farm. The Diplomat is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot and Petite Sirah. Bright notes of Morello cherries and black raspberries soar above a profound core of cassis with licorice and tobacco. The palate is plush with layers of powerful black fruit and a long, earthy finish.

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.

94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck

The Merlot-dominated 2019 The Diplomat comes from a handful of sites and would give a great Pomerol a run for its money with its darker red and black fruits, smoky herbs, and earthy goodness on the nose. These carry to a full-bodied, rounded, opulent 2019 with sweet, building tannins and a great finish.

94 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Riper and substantially more expressive than the 2018, Fortunate Son’s 2019 Red Wine The Diplomat is a plush, luscious wine, laden with black cherries, mocha and loam notes. It’s full-bodied, rich, velvety and supple, with a lingering finish.