2021 Hundred Acre Fortunate Son The Diplomat Red Wine Napa Valley

About the Wine

Hundred Acre is one of those estates, where if you are in the know then you know. The quality of the wines made here is almost impossible to describe without using words like ethereal, sublime, and perfection. These highly coveted bottles regularly flirt with perfection. In fact, the ARK bottling has only ever scored outside of the 90s five times in its history, and those all received 100 points. There is only so much praise one place can receive, Hundred Acre no longer pursues critical ratings.

Jayson Woodbridge is the genius behind Hundred Acre since its inception in 1998. Imagine this: In only his second attempt, his wines earned a coveted spot on the Wine Spectator Top 100 list, and between 2002 and 2015, they notched up over twenty perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Now, fast forward to the resurrection of his Fortunate Son brand. After years of relentless searching for the perfect vineyard plots, Jayson brings us "The Dreamer," "The Diplomat," and "The Warrior." These wines hail from charming, family-owned vineyards, and they're crafted with the utmost care in Hundred Acre's state-of-the-art underground winery.

2021 is looking to be one of the vintages of the decade. Vinous Media blessed this year with a 95-98 point score, and said: "Two thousand twenty-one is a fabulous vintage in Napa Valley. That’s the good news. The not so good news is that production is down sharply, 30-50% in many cases. The wines have tremendous energy as well as finesse. In tasting, the 2021s show some of the savory intensity of other drought vintages – 2013 and 2014 come to mind – but with more aromatic explosiveness and greater inner sweetness."

Aging: 24-30 months in the finest French oak barrique. 

Tasting Notes

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Sirah. 
See Critical Reviews for detailed tasting notes.

Critical Reviews

Winston Churchill inspires this wine and embodies a purity reminiscent of fine Claret—a quality Jayson believes could rival the greatest vintages from France. Made with pure intention, it’s bright and lifted, with gorgeous savoury sagebrush nuances. The tannins are silky and delicate, delivering a seductive, luscious texture. Crushed cacao nibs and dried floral notes add complexity, while the wine’s tremendous staying power and spiciness shine through on the long finish. Enjoy this while preparing the main course. ~97 Decanter

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