The Wine Independent is the much-anticipated wine review publication founded by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, who prior to launching her own site was the much-respected lead wine critic at Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Perrotti-Brown is known for her critical eye and great palate, and we are honored to have received a number of great scores from The Wine Independent.
Fortunati Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021
"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, with 20% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It barrels out with bold notions of blackcurrant jelly, plum preserves, and black raspberries plus hints of Sichuan pepper, tar, rose oil, and forest floor. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers mouth-coating, fresh black berry flavors with a firm, fine-grained texture and great tension, finishing long and fragrant."
- Lisa Perrotti Brown MW, November 2023
Fortunati Malbec Napa Valley 2021
"The 2021 Malbec, with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It springs from the glass with vivacious notes of redcurrants, fresh blackberries, and ripe plums giving way to hints of iris bulb, wild thyme, and red roses. The full-bodied palate delivers great intensity and energy, framing the red and black fruit layers with fine-grained tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and perfumed. This is nicely done!"
- Lisa Perrotti Brown MW, November 2023
Fortunati Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021
"The 2021 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Malbec in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of blackberry preserves, warm cassis, and dark chocolate jump from the glass, giving way to touches of cardamom, lavender, pencil lead, and tree bark. The medium to full-bodied palate is taut with crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and lovely tension, finishing long with compelling purity."
- Lisa Perrotti Brown MW, November 2023
Fortunati Vinto Syrah Oak Knoll District Napa Valley 2021
"The single-varietal 2021 Vinto Syrah is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a swirl or two to release notes of black cherry preserves, plum pudding, and blackberry pie followed by hints of cracked black pepper, violets, and salami. The full-bodied palate is jam packed with expressive black fruit and savory layers, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and bags of freshness, finishing long and peppery."
- Lisa Perrotti Brown MW, November 2023
Fortunati Chardonnay Oak Knoll District Napa Valley 2021
"The 2021 Fortunati Chardonnay jumps from the glass with scents of lemongrass, fresh Bosc pears, and Golden Delicious apples, followed by hints of baking bread and chalk dust. The full-bodied palate delivers great tension, with loads of bright, crunchy apple and pear layers, finishing with a skip in its step."
- Lisa Perrotti Brown MW, November 2023