2015 Futo, 5500 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District

Vinous 95-98

The 2015 5500 is round, creamy and voluptuous, with superb presence and tons of class. Layers of dark, silky fruit give the 2015 much of its unctuous, spherical feel. Sweet red cherry, plum, rose petal and spice are all pushed forward. Even with all of its intensity, the 2015 retains striking freshness. Vibrant, supple and compelling in every way, the 2015 5500 is a total knock-out. [Antonio Galloni, 12/01/2016]

Robert Parker 97

This wine comes from a vineyard planted in 1986 at 150 to 300 feet in elevation. The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon 5500 is blended of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it reveals bold, expressive blackberry preserves, blackcurrant cordial and baked redcurrants scents with a beautiful undercurrent of rose petals, lilacs, black tea and chocolate mint with a waft of fertile loam. Full-bodied, concentrated and laden with red and black fruit layers, it has a firm, finely grained frame and wonderful freshness lifting the mineral nuances to a long finish. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered; 359 cases were made. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 07/12/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2050