Fortunate Son (Hundred Acre) 2021 "The Diplomat" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

95 Pts                                                        Limited new release from Hundred Acre and an amazing buy in high-end Napa Cabernet. Limited.previous vintage 96 Points Robert Parker: "Jayson Woodbridge calls this a “21st Century Claret.” The Fortunate Son Diplomat is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with a good dollop of Merlot and a dash of Petite Sirah. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the Cabernet Sauvignon The Diplomat comes skipping out with bright notes of Morello cherries, mulberries, and black raspberries, over a profound core of warm cassis, hoisin and blackberry pie, with wafts of licorice and unsmoked cigars. The generous, full-bodied palate is soft and plush, featuring a powerful black fruit core with a lively backbone and loads of layers on the earthy finish.......Jayson Woodbridge from Hundred Acre has recently revived this Fortunate Son label that he started a few years ago. “Some of the fruit for this label comes from Hundred Acre vineyards,” said Woodbridge