Fortunati Vineyards | And the (Fortunate) Winner is… !

Fortunati Vineyards | And the (Fortunate) Winner is… !

Description:

Acquire a collection of ultra-premium, large format wines signed by Fortunati winemaker Gary Luchtel for your future enjoyment with your luckiest family and friends!

Fortunati translates to "lucky" in Italian, in a nod to the founder and winemakers' last name and Italian heritage. It is located on the Oak Knoll District's Napa Valley floor, with spacious Upvalley views and the surrounding Mayacamas and Vaca Mountain ranges. A strong, marine bay influence, coupled with foggy mornings and cool summer nights, creates cooler temperatures and higher humidity. This preserves brighter aromas and fruit flavors for which Oak Knoll District wines are highly celebrated.

From estate-grown Rosé, Viognier, Malbec, Syrah and proprietary dessert wine to carefully blended classic red varietals, the widely acclaimed and highly rated Fortunati lineup offers some of Napa Valley's best-known Chardonnay and multiple Cabernet Sauvignons as well as Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. Wines are produced in very small lots and are acquired exclusively from the winery.

Gary and Ellen (Reich) Luchtel developed their passion for enjoying wine while in college, exploring local and worldwide wine regions. These adventures led to home winemaking experiments, which led to commercial winemaking beginning in 1999.

Their hobby took on a new path in 2003 when they purchased a parcel in the not-yet-named Oak Knoll District. By using natural farming and winemaking techniques to deliver the best expression of the wines, along with natural yeast fermentations, and other sustainable practices, they showcase the diversity of Napa Valley winegrowing through a rare lineup of varietals and representation of the Oak Knoll District.

Wine:

1 - 3 Liter (Double magnum) - 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Signature - Napa Valley

3 - 1.5L (Magnum) - 2018 Custom Blend/Cuvée, Fortivo - Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

3 - 1.5L (Magnum) - 2019 Custom Blend/Cuvée, Fortivo - Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

Donor Estimate of Fair Market Value: $2,005.00