2015 | Futo | OV/SL

Description

Red Wine: 2015 | Futo | OV/SL

The brilliance and attraction to the aromas in the wine is stunning. Blackberries, currants, floras and light bitter chocolate. Some hazelnuts, too. Incredible length, balance and depth. Savory, citrus notes.

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Producer: Futo

Ratings: JD | 99V | 95

Vintage: 2015

Size: 750ml

Varietal: Bordeaux Red Blends

Country/Region: United States, Napa Valley

The brilliance and attraction to the aromas in the wine is stunning. Blackberries, currants, floras and light bitter chocolate. Some hazelnuts, too. The palate is so reserved with ultra-polished tannins that are tightly compacted. A straight line through the palate. Incredible length, balance and depth. Savory, citrus notes.

Reviews:

• Jeb Dunnuck: A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot that saw plenty of cofermentation, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon OV|SL comes from two properties, one in Stags Leap and one in Oakville. It’s another incredible wine from this estate that’s in the same league as the 5500 release, yet is much more serious, backward, and structured. Lead pencil shavings, graphite, black cherries, charcoal, and hints of blueberries all flow to a full-bodied, concentrated, tight 2015 that has massive amounts of fruit and extract, yet stays pure, balanced, and seamless.

• Vinous: A blend of fruit from Futo’s Oakville and Stags Leap properties, the 2015 OV/SL is super-expressive. Soft contours and silky tannins add to the wine’s considerable appeal. Succulent and inviting, the 2015 captures all the best qualities of the year. Spiced, floral notes give the wine lovely aromatic lift and finesse. What a beautiful wine this is.

Producer Information

Futo Wines was established in 2002 by Tom and Kyle Futo of Wichita, Kansas. The Futo estate vineyards and winery are located in the western foothills of the Oakville appellation. There are five distinct estate vineyard blocks that span more than half a mile along the hillside. Cabernet Sauvignon is the predominating varietal, though several acres consist of Cabernet Franc, as well as a bit of Merlot and Petit Verdot. Since 2005, the best fruit from the estate is vinified, culminating in a wine they simply call “Futo.”