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[LeeF]

Hello there Berserkers!!!

Hello everyone! I’m Lee Fergestrom, owner and winemaker at Fortuity Cellars. Emily and I are proud BerserkerDay Newbies and very excited to be here! Take a look at our crazy deals below including club only wine, library wine and not yet released wine! Keep scrolling to read about how my wife and I met (spoiler alert…ultimate meet cute) and started our winery OR…CLICK HERE and go right to the page with all our offers for today (including a couple mystery packs)!

Cheers! Lee

Quick Stats
AVA: Yakima Valley - Ranked #1 wine region by USA Today (2024)
Production: 2000 cases/year
Critic Ratings: Average scores 91-96 points
Consumer Ratings: 5-stars on Google & Yelp

Now let’s get to the offers!

We’re beyond excited to be part of the Berserker community and to celebrate BerserkerDay 17 with some enticing offers made just for you—up to nearly 50% off with shipping included (a $25–$80 value). Expected shipping dates and any states we cannot ship to are listed at the bottom.

If you have any questions about our wines or offers below please don’t hesitate to ask as we will be answering them on this thread throughout the day.

FEATURED OFFER: MYSTERY 4-PACK - ONLY 2 LEFT! ($xxx)

Featuring a mix of 4 of our Rhône and Bordeaux wines, including some new labels we haven’t had in any of our other offers today! Incredible stuff at an incredible price.

BD17 Price: $xxx includes shipping (total value $xxx, that’s over 30% off retail)

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE MYSTERY BOX 4-PACK!

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OFFER 1: FORTUITY SHOWSTOPPERS 6-PACK ($xxx)

Features a selection of some of our most popular wines. A great introduction into the Fortuity style: bright, balanced and elegant.

• 2023 Vin Blanc - White Rhône Blend (Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier), Notes of bosc pear, honeysuckle, biscuit, crushed stone, 13% abv
• 2023 Grenache - Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Notes of dark cherry, ripe plum, cranberry brightness and cocoa depth, 14.8% abv
• 2022 The Fifty Fifty - Red Blend (Syrah, Malbec), Notes of ripe strawberry, cranberry, cigar box, wet stone, soft tannins, 14.5% abv
• 2023 Malbec - Verhey Vineyard, Notes of boysenberry, cocoa nib, sweet tobacco, fresh herb, medium-plus body, supple tannins, 14% abv
• 2021 Le Classique - Red Blend (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec), Notes of blackberry jam, dried fruit, toffee, baking spices and leather, 14% abv
• 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Willow and Heart of the Hill Vineyards, Notes of red and black fruit on the palate, mocha, with medium plus tannins, 14.8% abv

BD17 Price: $xxx includes shipping (total value $xxx, that’s 40% off retail)

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE FORTUITY SHOWSTOPPERS 6-PACK!

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OFFER 2: DESTINED SYRAH 6-PACK ($xxx)

The Destined Collection highlights the impact of terroir. Showcasing a single varietal sourced from three top Washington State vineyards. The Destined Collection is a special, extremely limited, non-reoccurring series.

• 2 x 2021 Destined Syrah - Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Notes: plush, velvety, black cherry, olive, 14% abv
• 2 x 2021 Destined Syrah - DuBrul Vineyard, Notes: smooth, sexy finish, bing cherry, touch of dried herbs, 14.5% abv
• 2 x 2021 Destined Syrah- Boushey Vineyard, Notes: savory, meaty, touch of plum, 14% obv

BD17 Price: $xxx includes shipping (total value $xxx, that’s 45% off retail)

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE DESTINED SYRAH 6-PACK!

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OFFER 3: DESTINED CABERNET SAUVIGNON 6-PACK ($xxx)

The Destined Collection highlights the impact of terroir. Showcasing a single varietal sourced from three top Washington State vineyards. The Destined Collection is a special, extremely limited, non-reoccurring series.

• 2 x 2018 Destined Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Willow Vineyard, Notes of vibrant red fruit, plentiful structured tannins, great aging potential, 14.7% abv
• 2 x 2018 Destined Cabernet Sauvignon - DuBrul Vineyard, Notes of beautiful herbal characters, red fruit, leather, delicate tannin structure, 14.4% abv
• 2 x 2018 Destined Cabernet Sauvignon - Heart of the Hill Vineyard, Notes of dark bold fruit, dusty tannins, high acid profile, full bodied,15.2% abv

BD17 Price: $xxx includes shipping (total value $xxx, that’s 45% off retail)

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE DESTINED CAB 6-PACK!

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OFFER 4: RACK OF RHÔNE 4-PACK ($xxx)

Features a selection of our most popular Rhône inspired wines. Including our traditional method sparkling rose, white Rhône blend, Grenache and Syrah Cuvée.

• 1 x NV Amusez-Vous - Sparkling Rosé of Syrah, Notes: Lively, fruity palate, apricot, blossom, clementine. Extra Brut. Bursting with tiny, fine bubbles, 12% abv
• 1x 2023 Vin Blanc - White Rhône Blend (Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier), Notes: Bosc pear, honeysuckle, biscuit, crushed stone, 13% abv
• 1 x 2023 Grenache - Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Notes: Dark cherry, ripe plum, cranberry brightness and cocoa depth, 14.8% abv
• 1 x 2022 Syrah Cuvée - Elephant Mountain Vineyard, DuBrul Vineyard, Roskamp Vineyard, Boushey Vineyard, Notes: Dark cherry, red fruit, savory depth, 14% abv

BD17 Price: $xxx includes shipping (total value $xxx, that’s 36% off retail)

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE RACK OF RHÔNE 4-PACK!

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OFFER 5: FANTASTIC FRANC 4-PACK - ONLY 10 AVAILABLE ($xxx)

Our inaugural release of this club only wine, just 15 cases remaining. A notable (unnamed winery) scored 100 points from Owen Bargreen from this very same block.

• 4 x 2023 Cabernet Franc - Red Willow Vineyard, Notes: Vibrant and plush, cranberry, raspberry, red currant, violet, soft vanilla., 14% abv

BD17 Price: $xxx includes shipping (total value $xxx, that’s 30% off retail)

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE FANTASTIC FRANC 4-PACK!

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OFFER 7: SUR LE MOMENT 4-PACK - ONLY 10 AVAILABLE ($xxx)

Exclusive early release! This is the first public release of this white Rhône blend (will not even be released to our club until this Spring).

• 4 x 2023 Sur Le Moment - White Rhône Blend (Marsanne, Viognier), Notes: White peach, Meyer lemon, almond cream, layered, textured and complex, 13% abv

BD17 Price: $xxx includes shipping (total value $xxx, that’s 35% off retail)

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE SUR LE MOMENT 4-PACK!

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OFFER 8: AMUSEZ-VOUS SPARKLING 6-PACK - ONLY 10 AVAILABLE ($xxx)

Our traditional method, extra brut, sparkling rose, with artist series label, limited production.

• 6 x NV Amusez-Vous - Sparkling Rosé of Syrah, Notes: Lively, fruity palate, apricot, blossom, clementine. Extra Brut. Bursting with tiny, fine bubbles, 12% abv

BD17 Price: $xxx includes shipping (total value $xxx, that’s 40% off retail)

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THE AMUSEZ-VOUS SPARKLING 6-PACK!

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Free Shipping Included

Expected shipping dates and excluded states:

We will ship wine to Washington State addresses beginning Feb 17 (weather dependent) and to all other addresses beginning March 2 (weather dependent).

We can not ship to the following states: AK, AL, AR, DE, LA, MS, RI, UT.

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More Info / TLDR

More About Us

Best Meet-Cute Story Ever

I was an architect and my son called into a radio program to find me a wife. And then like 90 minutes later my son and I were at the Empire State Building and he forgot his backpack — no wait…

Anyway… Emily and I actually met by chance at a bar in Seattle. We were both supposed to be on dates with other people! My date hadn’t arrived, so I saved a seat at the bar. Time kept passing and the bartender was all “You gotta give up that seat, buddy,” and I was all “Bro, it’s for my date!” And then Emily walked up. She was early for her date. She asked for the seat.. and now we are sitting next to each other for the rest of our lives.

We literally fell in love over wine (…and each other), and decided to bet everything on making the kind of wines we couldn’t stop talking about.

Fortuity Cellars was born from equal parts passion and persistence —Historic Yakima Valley vineyards and a belief that great wine should reflect place before ego. We make small lots, obsess over the details, and chase balance, texture, and longevity over flash—wines that demonstrate what’s possible with world-class vineyards and relentless intention.

Our winemaking philosophy

Our winemaking is grounded in respect for the vineyard and a deep appreciation for the Yakima Valley’s diverse growing conditions. We take a thoughtful, vineyard-driven approach—highlighting varietal character and vintage expression through minimal intervention in the cellar. Our wines are fresh, balanced, and expressive, with a focus on structure, texture, and elegance. To achieve our quality and style goals we source from some of the best, most highly-acclaimed vineyards in the state of Washington.

One of the things we love most about the wine industry is small businesses supporting each other. All of our vineyard sites are family-owned and operated. When we select vineyard sites, we’re not only evaluating elevation, soils, and micro climates but the pioneering families that own and manage them. It’s with that partnership that truly beautiful wines are created. We are honored that these world class families have entrusted their vines to us.

Where does the name come from?

Fortuity is those rare times when you’re presented an opportunity, take it and your life changes in new and profound ways. It’s an ode to how we met and how we started our winery.. but we believe everyone has their own chance moments worth celebrating. We hope you take a chance on us and find something new and amazing today.

More TLDR

OFFER 1: FORTUITY SHOWSTOPPERS 6-PACK

Features a selection of some of our most popular wines. A great introduction into the Fortuity style: bright, balanced and elegant.

2023 Vin Blanc

Composition: 46% Grenache Blanc, 22% Marsanne, 18% Roussanne, 14% Viognier
Vineyards: Loch Vineyard, Boushey Vineyard, Mary Evelyn Vineyard, Marcella Vineyard; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented and aged in concrete, French oak puncheon and stainless steel. Extended cold ferment to capture natural freshness and aromatics. Leveraging the unique benefits of each vessel to develop the texture and mouthfeel. Beautifully bright, soft and complex wine.

2023 Grenache

Composition: 100% Grenache
Vineyard: Elephant Mountain Vineyard; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in French oak 500L puncheons. Leveraging large format, neutral barrels to showcase the fruit and develop a softer tannin profile.

2022 The Fifty Fifty

Composition: 50% Syrah, 50% Malbec
Vineyard: Roskamp Vineyard, Verhey Vineyard Malbec; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 50% new, 50% neutral French oak for 20 months.

2023 Malbec

Composition: 100% Malbec
Vineyard: Verhey Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 50% new, 50% neutral French oak for 20 months.

2021 Le Classique

Composition: 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec
Vineyard: Copeland Vineyard, Red Willow, Verhey Vineyard Malbec, Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Small lot (only 68 cases produced). Typically, club only wine. Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 75% new, 25% neutral French oak for 18 months.

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: 50% Red Willow Vineyard, 50% Heart of the Hill Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 50% new, 50% neutral French oak for 29 months.

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OFFER 2: DESTINED SYRAH 6-PACK

It’s all about the terroir. Same winemaking protocols, same barrel program. Just letting these premier vineyard sites speak for themselves. The Destined Collection is a special, extremely limited, non-reoccurring series.

2021 Destined Syrah - Elephant Mountain Vineyard

Composition: 100% Syrah
Vineyard: Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 100% neutral French oak for 18 months.

2021 Destined Syrah - DuBrul Vineyard

Composition: 100% Syrah
Vineyard: DuBrul Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 100% neutral French oak for 18 months.

2021 Destined Syrah - Boushey Vineyard

Composition: 100% Syrah
Vineyard: Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 100% neutral French oak for 18 months.

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OFFER 3: DESTINED CABERNET SAUVIGNON 6-PACK

It’s all about the terroir. Same winemaking protocols, same barrel program. Just letting these premier vineyard sites speak for themselves. The Destined Collection is a special, extremely limited, non-reoccurring series.

2018 Destined Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Willow Vineyard

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Red Willow Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 75% new, 25% neutral French oak for 18 months.

2018 Destined Cabernet Sauvignon - DuBrul Vineyard

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: DuBrul Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 75% new, 25% neutral French oak for 18 months.

Destined Cabernet Sauvignon - Heart of the Hill Vineyard

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Heart of the Hill Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 75% new, 25% neutral French oak for 18 months.

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OFFER 4: RACK OF RHÔNE 4-PACK

Features a selection of our most popular Rhône inspired wines. Including our traditional method sparkling rose, white Rhône blend, Grenache and Syrah Cuvée.

NV Amusez-Vous

Composition: Syrah
Vineyards: Mary Evelyn Vineyard; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Méthode champenoise (traditional method) sparkling wine. Nine months on tirage, then riddled and discouraged. Extra Brut (~4.5g/L). Crisp with tiny refined bubbles.

2023 Vin Blanc

Composition: 46% Grenache Blanc, 22% Marsanne, 18% Roussanne, 14% Viognier
Vineyards: Loch Vineyard, Boushey Vineyard, Mary Evelyn Vineyard, Marcella Vineyard; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented and aged in concrete, French oak puncheon and stainless steel. Extended cold ferment to capture natural freshness and aromatics. Leveraging the unique benefits of each vessel to develop the texture and mouthfeel. Beautifully bright, soft and complex wine.

2023 Grenache

Composition: 100% Grenache
Vineyard: Elephant Mountain Vineyard; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in French oak 500L puncheons. Leveraging large format, neutral barrels to showcase the fruit and develop a softer tannin profile.

2022 Syrah Cuvée

Composition: 100% Syrah
Vineyard: Elephant Mountain Vineyard, DuBrul Vineyard, Roskamp Vineyard, Boushey Vineyard; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 100% neutral French oak for 20 months.

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OFFER 5: FANTASTIC FRANC 4-PACK - ONLY 10 AVAILABLE

Our inaugural release of this club only wine, just 15 cases remaining. A notable (unnamed winery) scored 100 points from Owen Bargreen from this very same block.

2023 Cabernet Franc

Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: Red Willow Vineyard; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in open top fermenters, aged in 75% new, 25% neutral French oak for 20 months.

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OFFER 7: SUR LE MOMENT 4-PACK - ONLY 10 AVAILABLE

Exclusive early release! This is the first public release of this white Rhône blend (will not even be released to our club until this Spring).

2023 Sur Le Moment

Composition: White Rhône Blend, 50% Marsanne, 50% Viognier
Vineyard: Boushey Vineyard, Marcella Vineyard; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Fermented in 500L French oak puncheons, weekly bâtonnage, 18 month extended barrel aging, cellared in bottle for another year. Very special wine. Only 52 cases produced.

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OFFER 8: AMUSEZ-VOUS SPARKLING 6-PACK - ONLY 10 AVAILABLE

Our traditional method, extra brut, sparkling rose, with artist series label, limited production.

NV Amusez-Vous

Composition: Syrah
Vineyards: Mary Evelyn Vineyard; Yakima Valley AVA
Production: Méthode champenoise (traditional method) sparkling wine. Nine months on tirage, then riddled and discouraged. Extra Brut (~4.5g/L). Crisp with tiny refined bubbles.

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[Patrick_Taylor]

**Fortuity Cellars – Reviewed by @Marshall_Manning **

For those who aren’t familiar with my palate, I generally prefer more old world style wines that show fruit purity, acid, terroir, texture, complexity and structure without much noticeable oak or wood. I am especially sensitive to toasty, creamy, chocolate or whiskey notes and I often pick up alcohol more than most tasters. So please keep that under consideration when reading my comments. Most tasters are more oak and alcohol tolerant than I am.

All wines were tasted in Grassl 1855 glasses and were tried with appropriate food as well as on their own and were tasted over a few hours. My wife, who is much more artistically inclined, really liked the labels and thought they were attractive and yet understated and unique.

2022 Merlot, Red Heaven Vineyard, Yakima Valley, $45 list – A nice, deep magenta color, not too inky. A very nice nose of blueberry and plum, some baking cocoa (as opposed to a really creamy chocolate), with some noticeable oak but it’s not overpowering. As it opens up the fruit notes become really pretty and more expansive. On the palate, there’s the plum and blueberry fruit, turning to a brighter cherry with airing. Along with the pretty fruit there’s spice, some baking chocolate, and balanced oak. It’s properly fruity as opposed to jammy, and it’s one of those wines that shows the quality of Merlot without the heavy-handed oak treatment that many of them have. There’s a nice plush texture, but with fine tannins and balancing acid. Even though the oak is there, it never overwhelms the fruit, and it has a nice, spicy finish that doesn’t feel flat. It’s listed at 14.5%, but doesn’t finish hot. This is a delicious Merlot and worked especially well with a pan-seared hangar steak. I don’t often love Merlot because of the way it’s treated in the cellar, but this shows the positive qualities of the grape without being too much and I imagine most Berserkers would find this an excellent bottle of wine. This should improve for at least 5-6 years if not longer.

2023 Grenache, Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Yakima Valley, $45 list – Clear, vibrant ruby color. I always enjoy red wines that you can see through instead of big, inky monsters. A really pretty nose of raspberry, kirsch, spice, black pepper and floral notes. It has a light confectionary note without smelling like bubble gum. In the mouth there’s rich, juicy, raspberry fruit, spice, black pepper and a hint of mint or menthol. There’s a nice, rich texture, supple on the palate, with fine tannins and enough acid. The wine matched up very well with some Olympia Provisions sausages, although without food there was a bit of warmth on the finish. I find that true of most Grenache, though this was more balanced than many. I also found this very enjoyable and think it’s probably best as an early drinker over the next 2-4 years.

2022 Syrah Cuvee, Yakima Valley, $45 list – Typical purple Syrah color, but you can still see through it. Really juicy, pure boysenberry and raspberry fruit aromas, with some black pepper and spice as well as a light creamy oak note. I was hoping for more olive, meat or smoke aromas, but I think those might have been obscured a bit by the oak. Syrah is one of those grapes (Nebbiolo is another) that I think should never see any oak that leaves an imprint. And even though the winery notes say it’s all in “neutral” oak, if you can smell it or taste it then the oak wasn’t neutral. On the palate there’s very nice boysenberry and raspberry fruit, black pepper, spice and a hint of smoked meat. The oak is less noticeable on the palate, which is nice. As the wine opens up the fruit becomes a bit deeper and more spice comes out on the finish. It has a polished, plush texture but has vibrancy through the finish. There’s a bit of structure here, but this is probably best over the next 3-5 years.

2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Destined Collection, Yakima Valley, $65 list – A blend of Red Willow and Heart of the Hill vineyards. Dark purple in the glass, looks more dense and extracted. An intense nose of blackberry and boysenberry fruit, lots of creamy, chocolate oak, with mint, anise and other spices. Big and rich on the palate, with jammy, very ripe fruit blackberry and boysenberry fruit that reminds me of many Napa wines, with creamy oak, chocolate, and light whiskey barrel notes. I wish there was less ripeness and less oak, as this seems unlike the style and balance of the other wines and there’s none of the prettier, elegant side of Cabernet Sauvignon left here. It’s nice with a grilled bavette steak, but on its own it comes across as a bit ponderous and it finishes pretty alcoholic and oaky. I wondered if there was a stylistic change here since this is a few vintages older than the other wines or if they were just trying to make a wine that tasted “expensive” as opposed to a wine that is balanced and interesting. This is the only wine that I didn’t enjoy and that I wouldn’t want to have again.

After I wrote that note, I reached out to Lee at Fortuity and asked him if there was an intentional change in style in newer vintages or if there was a reason the Cabernet seemed so different from the other wines. His response is below:

“ Yes, a couple things to highlight here.

First, the Cab is from the 2020 vintage which was the hottest year on record in Washington State (prior to 2021, which is now the hottest year on record here). So generally darker, riper fruit notes overall in those Washington vintages. The 2022 and 2023 vintages were much cooler in comparison. So generally brighter, lighter and more fruit forward vintages.

In addition, yes… we do design our barrel program based on the target wine. For example, our Syrah is 100% neutral French oak 225L barrels to let the fruit speak for itself. Our Grenache is 100% neutral French oak 500L puncheons. So even softer barrel influence. We’re focused on developing the brighter fruit and the plush rich textures.

For our Bordeaux wines, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are typically around 50% new French oak and 50% neutral French oak barrels. The intention and use of the new French oak on our Bordeaux varietals is to provide complexity, structure, and a richer and more refined tannin integration. For the Cab Sauv specifically, it receives more time in barrel, 29 months in barrel (our other reds are typically 20 months in barrel). So definitely more barrel impact due to new oak and extended aging. The later vintages of the Cab Sauv are more fruit forward, med-full body, plush tennis without a heavy coffee, toffee, toasted barrel note. Aiming for a bright, balanced, plush wine. 2022s and beyond benefit from the vintage as well as the refinement of our barrel program. i.e. Being very selective about which Bordeaux cooperages we work with as well the specific barrels we use for each varietal to drive more of the soft, warm red fruit notes.”

In conclusion, I really liked the Merlot a lot and also enjoyed the Syrah and Grenache. I think many Berserkers would also like these three wines. This vintage of the Cabernet is pretty big and bold but from Lee’s notes it sounds like they might be heading towards a more balanced style in future vintages. I think they deserve consideration for BerserkerDay.

[ToddFrench]

And a few from @Kevin.Moses group:

Fortuity 2023 Grenache
Ruby to garnet color, medium intensity. Somewhat unusual Grenache nose, has typicity though, lifted. A little harsh on the back palate at first, some signs of VA. Dry, medium acidity, medium plus tannin, tea like, medium plus body, high alcohol. Good wine with some rough edges.

Fortuity 2022 Merlot
Medium intensity Ruby, clear. Black fruit on the nose, and a herbal streak. Black fruit and chocolate on the palate. Very structured as far as oak and the high tannins are concerned, medium minus acidity, streak of enjoyable bitterness on the finish, food wine. Good quality, medium length, full bodied yet a little thin on the finish. Youthful, needs some time to find balance.

Fortuity 2022 Syrah
Purple hue, medium intensity, clear. Not a lot of pepper on the nose, meaty and a little funky, expressive. Dark fruit on the palate. Dry, medium acidity, full bodied.

Fortuity 2020 Destined Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep ruby color, clear. Beautiful varietal nose, the right amount of pyrazines. Red and black fruit on the palate. Dry, medium plus acidity, making it fresh on the back palate. Medium plus tannins with nice grip. High alcohol, wears it well. Very good, clearly the standout of the four, youthful, will improve for 5-10 years.

Fortuity, Cab Sauv 2020

This is a dry, medium acid, high tannins wine with low heat. Medium body and a long finish, with moderate complexity.

On the palate, beautiful notes of blackberry, cherries, and prune. There’s an earthy component that includes pepper and pine. The strong presence of French oak is a plus. Overall, tannins are firm but not abrasive.

This is a wine with a beautiful nose resembling classic Oakville or Rutherford-style Cabernet Sauvignon, but with a structure that is much leaner and almost reminiscent of Italy’s Valpolicella style. An excellent wine for new lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon, who are not looking for the heavier style often associated with Cab Sauv.

Can be drank without food, but it would really love a steak. Shame it doesn’t seem that they’ll be continuing this multi-site blend

[LeeF]

Woohoo! We’re live! Hello everyone!

[CGlescher]

In for Showstoppers 6 pack

[Emilyferg]

Thanks @CGlescher! You’re one of the first five EVER to buy Fortuity on WB! We so appreciate it!

Can’t wait to hear what you think. Be sure to let us know.

[Emilyferg]

Cheers from Barra de Navidad! Had to open some of our sparkling to celebrate BD17 and our first Berserker Day!

PS…this sparkling will be on an offer later today…so come back!

[Alex.M]

First Berserker Day for me too! Excited to try the Showstoppers 6-pack!

[LeeF]

@ CGlescher Thank you! Glad you picked up The Showstoppers bundle. Awesome way to get a sense of our style across the portfolio. If you’re looking for one to open first, I would recommend The Fifty Fifty. It’s drinking beautifully right now and it’s one of our most popular wines. Enjoy!

[LeeF]

@Alex.M Hello fellow Berserker Newbie! So thankful for the Berserker team for making a day like this possible and giving small producers like us some more visibility. Thank you for your purchase and support! So excited for you to try our wines!

[StewartL]

I visited the winery this past October and loved the wines. I became a member that day. They are lovely wines and quite balanced with good aging potential

[Emilyferg]

Hi there Stewart! So fun to see you on WB! Thanks for the kind words!

[Emilyferg]

@Alex.M Hi there - we’ll start to ship out in the next couple weeks (weather pending), so when you open one up, be sure to let us know what you think!

[LeeF]

Hey Berserkers! Where are you at in the world? Are you in the middle of an ice storm? Is it 15 degrees over there? Or are you on the beach someplace?

[Emilyferg]

Hi Berserkers…Thought I’d jump in here and say a few things about the Cab Franc offer. First of all, we only have about 15 cases left of this, and that’s after releasing it in September to club. Second of all, this is a CLUB ONLY wine. So, you’re getting something very limited and SO GOOD! We won’t name any names…but another WA winery (very boutique) has received 100 points from Owen Bargreen on their Cab Franc from Red Willow, and our rows are right next to ours. We believe amazing wine starts in the vineyard! Oh…and for those who don’t like green/bell peppery Cab Francs, that is not what our Cab Franc is like. Think violet and red fruit. Here’s what we told our club about:

2023 Cabernet Franc | Red Willow Vineyard

The 2023 season was stellar—low yields, exceptional fruit. A cool spring delayed bud break, but a warm May pushed vines ahead. This wine was aged 20 months in 75% new French oak and then bottled in June 2025. Vibrant and plush, with cranberry, raspberry and red currant followed by violet, herbal tea and soft vanilla. Our Cab Franc debut (one of Emily’s favorites!) was too good to keep back. We recommend opening for the holidays and it can certainly cellar 10+ years. 91 cases produced. 14% ABV Club Exclusive.

ORDER HERE: Berserker Day - Fortuity Cellars

[Emilyferg]

oh hey…we’re enjoying Berserker Day at a beach!

[LeeF]

The Mystery Box 6-Pack Flash Sale is now closed.

[Mark-M]

New to Berserkers and new to Fortuity. Can’t wait to try over here on Whidbey and Decatur Island. Cheers

[Emilyferg]

Hi All - Here’s a great article about Cab Franc on the rise in the Northwest: Cabernet Franc rising in the Northwest

SHHH…Here’s the bit about the 100 point Cab Franc from Red Willow Vineyard. We haven’t sent ours out for review, but this tells you a little about this renowned block: Owen Bargreen

Want to give it a chance? We have just a couple more of the four-packs available: Berserker Day - Fortuity Cellars