Winery
of the Week:
Fortant - Lanquedoc, France
Based
on the expertise of four generations of winemakers,
Fortant wines are meant reflect the diversity
and the richness of the Languedoc region of France on with every
little detail from the vines to the bottle refined in order
to achieve their highest standard.
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Fortant
2013 "Coastal Select" Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Aromas of currants, blackberries, and dark cherries combine
with highlights of toasty oak and floral earth on the
nose. A sip delivers flavors of currant, blueberry, and
blackberry that open up into suggestions of rose petal,
earth, and oak. Dark fruit and supple tannins make this
bottle a fine compliment for meatloaf. 6,084 cases were
made.
Rating: 88 |
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Fortant
2013 "Coastal Select" Chardonnay
Winery:
Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
A bouquet of pineapple, passion fruit, white blossoms,
and honey greets the senses. The palate offers flavors
of tropical fruit and peach that come together with floral
and honeyed hints. Lush with a friendly acidity, fans
of Chardonnay ought to consider making it their daily,
value wine. 2,316 cases produced.
Rating: 89 |
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Fortant
2013 "Hill Reserve" Viognier
Winery:
Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Viognier
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Aromatics of apricot, peach, and passion fruit meld with
notes of orange blossoms on the nose. Flavors of stone
and tropical fruits unfold into whispers of white flowers
and citrus zest on the palate. A round, bright wine with
a crisp acidity, enjoy a bottle with your favorite Asian-style
shellfish dish. 1,968 cases were made.
Rating: 89 |
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Fortant
2013 Hill Reserve Malbec
Winery:
Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
The nose offers aromas of bramble fruits, currants, earth,
and spice. With a sip, flavors of currant, plum, and blackberry
open up into traces of floral earth, pepper, and anise.
With dark, concentrated flavors and sound tannins, this
wine will match well with a variety of Mexican dishes.
852 cases produced.
Rating: 88 |
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Fortant
2013 "Coastal Select" Grenache Rose
Winery:
Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Grenache
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Notes of raspberry, strawberry, and dried cherry mingle
with a hint of herbs on the nose. Strawberries, raspberries,
and grapefruit come forth on the palate, as well as allusions
of rosemary and thyme. A fresh, clean wine that's ideal
for a warm afternoon, pair a bottle with a shrimp salad.
1,272 cases were made.
Rating: 87 |
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Fortant
2012 "Mountains Grand Reserve" Carignan
Winery:
Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Carignan
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year:
2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Fragrances of blackberries, cherries, currants, and spice
rise up from a glass. Flavors of bramble fruit, dark cherry,
and black currant emerge on the palate alongside accents
of pepper, sandalwood, and herbs. Dark and supple with
some spicy pizzazz, enjoy a glass with a hot slice of
pizza. 300 cases were made.
Rating: 88 |
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Note:
Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their
peak quality but will do so over the next few years
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
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