2014 | Futo | He-li-an-thus (Magnum)

Description

Red Wine: 2014 | Futo | He-li-an-thus (Magnum)

Scents of small dark cherries, Indian ink and lush florals are penetrating while maintaining a sense of space. The palate is harmonious and animated; cassis, dark fleshed fruits and accents of sweet tobacco are lifted by a violet top note. An undertow of svelte, mineral rich tannins build into a fragrant rolling finish.

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Producer: Futo

Ratings: WA | 94JS | 97

Vintage: 2014

Size: 1.5L

Varietal: Bordeaux Red Blends

Country/Region: United States, Napa Valley

Scents of small dark cherries, Indian ink and lush florals are penetrating while maintaining a sense of space. The palate is harmonious and animated; cassis, dark fleshed fruits and accents of sweet tobacco are lifted by a violet top note. An undertow of svelte, mineral rich tannins build into a fragrant rolling finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: The 2014 he-li-an-thus is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, a whopping 15% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc. A much smaller crop has resulted in an elegant, delicious, front end-loaded wine that has an opaque ruby/purple color, sweet, flowery blueberry and black raspberry fruit, medium to full body, delicious, light tannins and decent acidity. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.

• James Suckling: Blueberry, stone, currant and mint aromas. This is really layered and fantastic. Detailed. Full-bodied yet fresh and intense. Love the stone, currant and bark flavors. Needs two to three years of bottle age.

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.”