When we attended the annual Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux tasting in January 2023, we were quite underwhelmed by the 2021 vintage of Bordeaux. The wines lacked power and structure.

But one bottle blew our minds.

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Some of the world’s best and purest Cabernet Sauvignons can be found in the foothills of Oakville. FUTO Estate is wedged into its quiet forests and is now Napa’s best kept wine secret.

Over the course of two decades, the winery has made a stealthy rise to become one of the most desired Cabernets in the world. The most riveting part? You may not have heard of it, making FUTO the ‘cult of the cults’ in the small sect of Napa’s Cabernet elite.

Here is a recap of our visit.