Fisher’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Estate Vineyard is a bit bigger and richer than the Wedding, with a little less in the way of structure. A big, boisterous wine, the 2010 is literally bursting with fruit. Blueberries, blackberries, savory herbs, tobacco, smoke and licorice all flow through to the inviting, caressing finish. There is considerable early and medium-term appeal in this rich, fruit-driven Cabernet-based red. In 2010, the blend is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Malbec, with dollops of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.
Fisher Vineyards is very much a family affair. Fred and Juelle Fisher founded the winery in 1973 and have since been joined by their three children. Whitney Fisher handles the winemaking duties, her brother Cameron takes care of sales and their brother Rob runs the business as General Manager. The Fishers own two estates. Their Napa Valley property, located in Calistoga, is the source of the flagship Cabernets Coach Insignia and Lamb Vineyard, as well as the Cameron, a young vines bottling. The Spring Mountain estate, which is on the Sonoma side of the appellation, is the source of the Wedding Vineyard and Mountain Estate Vineyard Cabernets, as well as the Chardonnays. Once again, I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted. Fisher Vineyards remains one of California’s undiscovered jewels.
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