Optu

2010 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Fidelitas Optu is a captivating red wine from the esteemed Red Mountain region, showcasing a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The 2010 vintage presents a rich, full-bodied experience that envelops the palate with its pronounced fruit intensity, offering enticing notes of dark berries and spices. Its high acidity brings a vibrant liveliness, enhancing the wine's complexity and freshness. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that promises excellent aging potential. This well-crafted wine is crafted to be dry, allowing its intricate flavors to shine through, making it a perfect companion for hearty dishes or a delightful solo sip.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Grilled Ribeye, Roasted Lamb, BBQ Pork Ribs

Region:

Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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