Fortunate Son - The Warrior 2022

Fortunate Son, initially launched in 2009 under the Hundred Acre umbrella, was reborn in 2018 as its own sister brand to the cult winery, reimagined by renowned winemaker Jayson Woodbridge. Since this relaunch, the boutique winery has rapidly ascended to cult status in its own right, standing as a testament to Woodbridge's incredible talents and dedication to Napa's heritage.

Crafting meticulously produced Cabernet Sauvignons and blends that showcase the best of Napa's terroir, Fortunate Son combines innovative viticultural practices with a commitment to preserving historic vineyards. These styles offers wine enthusiasts a chance to indulge in exceptional, cult-caliber wines at a more accessible price point than its esteemed sibling, delivering a premier California wine experience.

At the heart of Fortunate Son's operation is the Historic David Fulton Vineyard, one of Napa's oldest and longest continuously family-owned properties. This acquisition underscores Woodbridge's commitment to preserving the valley's viticultural legacy, a mission he's pursued for over 25 years through collaborations with small family-owned vineyards across the region.

Aged for 34 months in 100% new French oak. We only use the finest French oak barrique with stave wood that is hand-selected for ultra-tight grain, then air dried for three years before being made into barrels.

The 2022 Warrior is bold and unwavering, offering a complex aromatic profile, with layers of white pepper, raspberry jam, and dried strawberry, balanced by earthen hints of clay pot and tobacco leaf. Subtle accents of apricot, seasoned sweet oak, and a cool, mineral note reminiscent of a limestone cave, bring depth and nuance. On the palate, the wine shows vibrant acidity that accentuates the fruit, while fine grained tannins enrich the wine’s texture. The mid-palate has a wonderfully subtle grippiness that leads into a muscular finish that is balanced, and persistent.

"Black currants and black berries, with a transparency that lets beautiful pine needles and sage shine through. Full-bodied with a very fine velvet texture. Extremely long and delicious. Intense finish. Amazing length The owner is Hundred Acre, and it’s coming through clearly. Drink or hold." - 99 Points, James Suckling

"A single vineyard 100% Cabernet Sauvignon made with the same care as the Hundred Acre releases, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Warrior was puncheon fermented and aged 32 months in 100% new French oak. Sweet cassis, black raspberries, savory flowers, incense, and baking spice notes all shine here, and it's another upfront, charming, forward effort that has ripe, polished tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. It's very much in the perfumed, expressive style of Jayson's releases and is already hard to resist. It's going to evolve gracefully on its overall balance and purity. Drink 2025-2045." - 95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

Producer: Fortunate Son

Country: USA

Region: California 

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml