Hundred Acre – Fortification 2008 – Napa Valley USA

Hundred Acre Fortification 2008 is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based fortified red wine from Napa Valley, combining dense dark fruit with floral, roasted and bittersweet savory notes.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region/Appellation: Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2008
• Style: Fortified red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The 2008 shows blackberry liqueur and floral notes with charcoal, licorice, chocolate and dark coffee. The palate is rich and full, with a silky texture, substantial concentration and integrated fortified-wine warmth.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon-based fortified wine within the Hundred Acre range
• Dense dark fruit is layered with floral, roasted and bittersweet savory notes
• Its richer, sweeter profile offers a clear contrast to the producer’s dry Cabernet Sauvignon wines

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Dark chocolate
• Blue cheese
• Aged cheddar
• Roasted nuts

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of Hundred Acre
✓ Drinkers interested in fortified Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines
✓ Collectors seeking mature Napa Valley wines outside the standard dry Cabernet format
✕ Not ideal if you prefer dry Cabernet Sauvignon without fortified-wine richness