# 2005 Fortification Cabernet Sauvignon

Red [More from Hundred Acre Vineyard](https://www.vinfolio.com/producer/612ec2800600000000000ac4/hundred-acre-vineyard) [Napa Valley](https://www.vinfolio.com/region/612ec28005000000000000c3/napa-valley) [United States](https://www.vinfolio.com/region/612ec2800500000000000005/united-states) [Average score 98/100](https://www.vinfolio.com/product/612ec28001000000000462fe/2005-fortification-cabernet-sauvignon-hundred-acre-vineyard#more-reviews-and-scores)

## Buying options

1x750ml

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$299.00

Quantity

1 bottle

## Tasting notes

Score 100/100 · Drink 2023-2063, Jeb Dunnuck, Feb 2023

The 2005 Fortification is another incredible fortified wine from Woodbridge that tops out the scale. Revealing a semi-opaque purple hue, it has an intense yet nuanced and incredibly complex bouquet of mulled red and black fruits, sandalwood, dried figs, candied almonds, smoked cigar, and even hints of cured meats. One of those wines that brings remarkable richness and depth yet stays graceful and weightless on the palate, this beauty has a silky, elegant mouthfeel, flawless balance, and a great, great finish. It's up there with the finest fortified wines I've ever tasted and should evolve for another 30-40 years. Bravo.

## Critic scores

98

98/100

Average Score

95

95/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

100

100/100

Jeb Dunnuck

## More reviews and scores

100 points

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate

Score 100/100 · Drink 2018-2060, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Dec 2018

Medium tawny colored, the 2005 Fortification hits the ground running with a profoundly scented nose of blueberry compote, plum preserves, baked blackcurrants and black licorice with touches of coffee beans, dark chocolate, mincemeat pie and scorched earth plus a touch of Chinese five spice. Full-bodied, super concentrated and wonderfully opulent in the mouth, the unctuous black fruit layers are sparked by a myriad of exotic spices with fantastic harmony and a finish that just goes on and on.

94.5 points

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Score 94.5/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2009

Deep medium ruby; darker than the 2004. Much more primary aromas of cassis, black cherry, licorice and mint; less nutty and high-toned than the 2004. Powerful, dense, fresh and elegant, with a deep sweetness, firm underlying structure and a seamless texture. Finishes with explosive, youthful dark fruit flavors, a wave of mellow tannins and terrific energy. After 48 hours in the recorked bottle this retained its verve and showed a captivating chocolate mint flavor. About as close to a young vintage port as I've tasted from outside Portugal. Very impressive.

## About the producer

Hundred Acre Vineyard

## Product details

Country / Region  
[Napa Valley](https://www.vinfolio.com/region/612ec28005000000000000c3/napa-valley)  
[California](https://www.vinfolio.com/region/612ec28005000000000000b0/california)  
[United States](https://www.vinfolio.com/region/612ec2800500000000000005/united-states)  
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Colour: Red  
Taste: Dry  
Alcohol ABV%: 18.5%  
[Category\Wine](https://www.vinfolio.com/category/60af76641529e8cca8b3af52/wine)  
[Product Type\Still wine](https://www.vinfolio.com/product-type/60b8849f5c36a7045c6dbe71/still-wine)

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