fortunate son the diplomat 2019 750ml

WINEMAKER NOTES

A dark and rich wine sourced from small, family vineyards. 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.

Blend: A Napa Valley red blend composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a very small fraction of Petite Sirah.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

JD94, 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. Give it a few years."

RP94, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Riper and substantially more expressive than 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. Like the previous vintage, it's mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a fair whack of Merlot."

750ml Bottle