2019 Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Fortuna Vineyard
Community Tasting Note
Jazz Nut wrote:
Thursday, May 12, 2022 - I think this is my first tasting note of the 2019 Carter Fortuna, but I've had several bottles so far, and have to say this may be the most complete Fortuna I've tasted. More in line with a 2016 Fortuna, perhaps a bit darker. 2018 was good, but the 2019 is better for my palate. This 2019 is ready to go after a 2 hour decant, but had no drop off over 3 hours of consumption, which we also had an Aubert CIX open. Even from PnP it was pretty open. Dark fruits, integrated and fine tannins, medium-full bodied, with a nice finish, adding a bit of spice on the back end. I echo what a lot of tasters have already commented on this wine. In fact, I've ordered 3 more bottles from an online retailer, since it's drinking so well.
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Comment posted by NickRut:
5/12/2022 2:24:00 PM - Great review - thanks for the thoughts. Looks like it might be ready to try one of these. 2015 Fortuna was what got me in on Carter Cellars. Great wine.
Comment posted by Jazz Nut:
5/13/2022 8:28:00 AM - Thanks and you're welcome! I'd say if you have multiple bottles, there's no harm in popping a bottle. I've been through 4 so far, and no regrets. La Verdad, I think still needs time, as does the OG. Didn't buy Weitz, The Haze, or Missouri Hopper. Still tempted with Missouri Hopper, but Beckyln and Fait Main are much cheaper. Wonder if Carter got a choice block?