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Fortant 2013 "Coastal Select" Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Aromas of currants, blackberries, and dark cherries combine with highlights of toasty oak and floral earth on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of currant, blueberry, and blackberry that open up into suggestions of rose petal, earth, and oak. Dark fruit and supple tannins make this bottle a fine compliment for meatloaf. 6,084 cases were made.
Rating: 88

Fortant 2013 "Coastal Select" Chardonnay
Winery: Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
A bouquet of pineapple, passion fruit, white blossoms, and honey greets the senses. The palate offers flavors of tropical fruit and peach that come together with floral and honeyed hints. Lush with a friendly acidity, fans of Chardonnay ought to consider making it their daily, value wine. 2,316 cases produced.
Rating: 89

Fortant 2013 "Hill Reserve" Viognier
Winery: Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Viognier
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Aromatics of apricot, peach, and passion fruit meld with notes of orange blossoms on the nose. Flavors of stone and tropical fruits unfold into whispers of white flowers and citrus zest on the palate. A round, bright wine with a crisp acidity, enjoy a bottle with your favorite Asian-style shellfish dish. 1,968 cases were made.
Rating: 89

Fortant 2013 Hill Reserve Malbec
Winery: Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
The nose offers aromas of bramble fruits, currants, earth, and spice. With a sip, flavors of currant, plum, and blackberry open up into traces of floral earth, pepper, and anise. With dark, concentrated flavors and sound tannins, this wine will match well with a variety of Mexican dishes. 852 cases produced.
Rating: 88

Fortant 2013 "Coastal Select" Grenache Rose
Winery: Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Grenache
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Notes of raspberry, strawberry, and dried cherry mingle with a hint of herbs on the nose. Strawberries, raspberries, and grapefruit come forth on the palate, as well as allusions of rosemary and thyme. A fresh, clean wine that's ideal for a warm afternoon, pair a bottle with a shrimp salad. 1,272 cases were made.
Rating: 87

Fortant 2012 "Mountains Grand Reserve" Carignan
Winery: Fortant
Grape(s): 100% Carignan
Region: Lanquedoc, France
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Fragrances of blackberries, cherries, currants, and spice rise up from a glass. Flavors of bramble fruit, dark cherry, and black currant emerge on the palate alongside accents of pepper, sandalwood, and herbs. Dark and supple with some spicy pizzazz, enjoy a glass with a hot slice of pizza. 300 cases were made.
Rating: 88