Will & Charlie Hoppes
Fidélitas is nestled in the heart of Washington’s most distinctive terroir, Red Mountain.
What began in a family kitchen in 1982 has grown into a generational pursuit—to honor the land we call home and craft world-class wines.
Hello Berserkers!
After our fantastic inaugural BerserkerDay earlier this year, we are very excited to take part in VinDependence Days. This event couldn’t come at a better time for so many small wineries- your support during this difficult period our industry continues to face means the world. Please read on for a little more information about Fidélitas, the Hoppes family, and our offers.
About Us:
Fidélitas is Family-Farmed, Family-Made. Our winery is run by father-son winemaking team Charlie and Will Hoppes, and founded in 2000 by Charlie after having spent the previous decade serving as both Head White and Head Red Winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle. During his tenure, he helped open the Canoe Ridge facility, crafted the first few vintages of Col Solare in partnership with the Antinori family, and made Ste. Michelle’s first red in Wine Spectator’s Top 100: the 1995 Indian Wells Merlot—an achievement that solidified his standing as a lifelong advocate and defining voice for Merlot in Washington State. Charlie just finished his 38th vintage in Washington and his son, Will, who grew up working in the cellar is back at Fidélitas continuing his dad’s legacy.
Our wines are made from 100% Red Mountain AVA fruit, sourced from 8-10 longtime vineyard partners as well as our Estate Vineyard, first planted in 2008 and farmed by the one and only Dick Boushey. We exclusively produce Bordeaux varietals, released as single-vineyard, single-varietal bottlings and Bordeaux-style blends, with a focus on small-lot, terroir-driven winemaking.
Our wines stand out for their full body, concentration, and firm tannic structure, typically showing more depth and intensity than many other Washington wines. We harvest early by design and take a gentle, precise approach to extraction, crafting wines that are balanced, varietally expressive, and naturally high in acidity.
From Eric Guido of Vinous: “The wines at Fidélitas are big, dark and elegant in the classic style that put Red Mountain Bordeaux blends on the map. Owner/Winemaker Charlie Hoppes has mastered the art of tempering Red Mountain’s typically firm tannins with a well-measured dose of oak. These wines are not shy, but they’re very well balanced and can mature beautifully. This portfolio is the perfect segue into Washington wine for any fan of California Cabernet Sauvignon.” (Oct. 2025)
“Dark, rich and powerful, yet lovable and balanced to mature gracefully, the Fidélitas wines greatly communicate Red Mountain’s noble terroir. The tannin management at Fidélitas sets these wines apart from the rest. Hoppes achieves a seductive style that makes these wines approachable in their youth while still possessing the bones for long life in the cellar.” (Oct. 2023)
For more about our long history, please click to visit the website
Shipping Info:
Please note, we cannot ship to Arkansas, Delaware, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah or West Virginia. Wines ship via UPS approximately September 1st or during appropriate weather window with adult signature (21+) required for delivery. Sales tax added at checkout if required. Free ground shipping on full case orders, $17 - $25 shipping for 6-packs, and $15 - $22 shipping on 3-packs based on your shipping zone. Free case shipping/UPS zonal pricing applies to lower 48 only, AK & HI will be extra.
And now, our VinDependence Days offerings!
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Offer # 1: VinDependence Days 
Full Case
Retail price $700, VinDependence Days price $350**
50% discount with FREE shipping
4 bottles each of:
- 2021 Red Mountain Malbec ($50)
- 2020 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($50)
- 2019 Quintessence Vineyard Red ($75)
Offer # 2: VinDependence Days Six Pack
Retail price $350, VinDependence Days price $210**
40% discount + shipping
2 bottles each of:
- 2021 Red Mountain Malbec ($50)
- 2020 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($50)
- 2019 Quintessence Vineyard Red ($75)
Offer # 3: VinDependence Days Three Pack
Retail price $175, VinDependence Days price $122.50**
30% discount + shipping
1 bottle each of:
- 2021 Red Mountain Malbec ($50)
- 2020 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon ($50)
- 2019 Quintessence Vineyard Red ($75)
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Technical Info:
2021 Red Mountain Malbec
94+ points Vinous, VinePair “16 Best Malbecs for 2025”
- 100% Malbec
- 46% Quintessence Vineyard, 29% Heart of the Hill Vineyard, 25% Scooteney Flats
- All vineyards are Sustainable WA Certified
- 18 months in 15% new French & 5% American oak
- 858 cases produced
- 14.5% abv
Winemaker notes: This 100% varietal Malbec is sourced from 3 world-class growing sites which bring their own unique expressions to the blend. The result is a well-rounded wine with tons of complexity, delicious in its youth yet can be laid down in the cellar to be enjoyed in a few years time. 2022 had a warm Spring & Summer on Red Mountain and as a result this Malbec has all sorts of wonderful ripe fruit characteristics and a rich mid-palate. On the nose we get plum, dark chocolate, and black cherry. The palate is rich and round with mouthwatering acidity on the finish- white pepper, blackberry, and blueberry. Drink now with 30 minutes to an hour of decanting or through 2035.
2020 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
93 pts International Wine Report, 93 pts Owen Bargreen, 92 pts Vinous
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 57% Quintessence, 18% Fidélitas Estate, 18% Shaw, 7% Dalee Vineyards
- Quintessence, Fidélitas Estate & Shaw are Sustainable WA Certified vineyards
- 18 months in 36% new French & 4% new American oak
- 1,500 cases produced
- 14.4% abv
Winemaker notes: This 100% varietal blend of vineyards bottling showcases some of the premier growing sites for Cabernet Sauvignon on the hillside. Sourcing from 13 individual vineyard blocks all from within the AVA boundaries gives us lots of vine ages, slopes, soils, and unique expressions of Cab to work with- this Cabernet has that classic Red Mountain style. Great structure and concentration with a polished tannin finish. The aroma is full of fresh red fruits, cherry, raspberry, and vanilla bean. The palate is full and plush with black cherry, currant, and plum. Enjoy this wine right away with a good 30+ minute decant or through 2035.
2019 Quintessence Vineyard Red Blend, Red Mountain
- 31% Petit Verdot, 31% Cab Franc, 19% Cab Sauv, 19% Merlot
- 100% Quintessence Vineyard fruit, Sustainable WA Certified
- 22 months in 63% new French & 25% new American oak
- 392 cases produced
- 14.7% abv
Winemaker notes: Quintessence is our largest vineyard partner from a tonnage perspective with 14 different vineyard blocks and 6 varietals that we bring in our cellar doors each harvest. The makeup is unique, dominant in the traditional blending varietals Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc but the quality and warmth of this growing site allow them to reach full ripeness adding lots of different dimensions to the wine compared to our other blends. Aromatically we get violet, black pepper, and raspberry. Hitting all different areas of the palate- red plum, fig, and vanilla bean. This wine is a perfect showcase of the dusty, rustic tannin structure that we see across the board with Quintessence wines. Hold on to this one for another couple years if you can; it should easily last another 15 years in your cellar.
