Fortunate Son Red Wine The Diplomat Napa Valley 2022
Fortunate Son Red Wine The Diplomat Napa Valley 2022
Crafted by Jayson Woodbridge, the visionary behind Hundred Acre, Fortunate Son “The Diplomat” 2022 is a bold yet beautifully polished Napa Valley red. Sourced from heritage vineyards and made with the same obsessive care as its cult-level siblings, this wine captures the essence of Napa’s historic terroir. Rich, refined, and expressive, “The Diplomat” lives up to its name—balancing depth and power with grace and harmony. Each vintage is made in extremely limited quantities, bottled and labeled by hand, and made to stand among Napa’s elite.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A Napa Valley red blend built for the moments people remember, The Diplomat 2022 makes a considered gift for the wine lover marking a promotion, an anniversary, or a milestone birthday. Jayson Woodbridge, the winemaker behind Hundred Acre, sources it from heritage vineyards, and each vintage is made in extremely limited quantities, bottled and labeled by hand. In the glass it pours deep ruby with garnet hues, opening on blueberry, cassis, black raspberry and Italian plum lifted by violets, cedar and baking spice. The medium-bodied palate is velvety and lush, weaving ripe black and blue fruit with dark chocolate, espresso and a touch of vanilla, held together by fine tannins and an oak backbone. The finish lingers on blackberry compote, toasted oak and a hint of earthy minerality. It is approachable now yet built to evolve over the next 15 to 20 years, so the recipient can open it at a celebratory dinner or lay it down for an occasion worth the wait.
Pairs well with
- Herb-crusted rack of lamb — The wine's cedar, baking spice and fine, well-integrated tannins stand up to a savory, herb-rubbed roast.
- Dark chocolate and espresso desserts — Its own notes of dark chocolate and espresso echo a rich, bittersweet dessert while the black fruit keeps it lively.
- Anniversary or promotion celebration — Bold yet polished, with a long finish of blackberry compote and toasted oak, it suits a celebratory dinner or a bottle saved for the next milestone.
Questions about this bottle
What does The Diplomat 2022 taste like?
Expect aromas of blueberry, cassis, black raspberry and Italian plum with violets, cedar and baking spice. The medium-bodied palate is velvety, layering ripe black and blue fruit with dark chocolate, espresso and subtle vanilla, framed by fine tannins and oak. The long finish recalls blackberry compote, toasted oak and earthy minerality.
How should I serve this wine?
Serve it at 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C) in a Bordeaux glass, which helps showcase the wine's complexity and aromatic depth.
Can the recipient cellar it, or should it be opened now?
Both work. The wine is approachable now, but its robust structure and refined tannins mean it is expected to evolve over the next 15 to 20 years, revealing greater complexity and nuance with careful aging.
Who makes it, and what size is the bottle?
It is crafted by Jayson Woodbridge, the visionary behind Hundred Acre, from heritage Napa Valley vineyards. Each vintage is made in extremely limited quantities and bottled and labeled by hand. This is a standard 750 ml bottle.
