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Futo
Futo is a small Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon producer founded by the Tsuji family, who also own the acclaimed B Cellars in Oakville. Established in the mid-2000s, Futo focuses on estate-grown fruit from Oak Knoll District and Oakville, with a particular emphasis on individual block designates and blends that reflect specific Napa terroirs. The winery's name is Japanese for 'boldly' or 'generously,' signaling an intentionally powerful, concentrated stylistic approach. The primary wines are the OVSL (Oak Valley Spring Lake) blend, the Red (a multi-block Cabernet Sauvignon blend), and the 5500 Cabernet Sauvignon, which takes its name from the elevation figure associated with mountain fruit — though the wines are valley floor sourced. With 264 auction lots averaging $180 per bottle and a price ceiling of $523, Futo occupies the premium but not ultra-luxury tier of Napa Cabernet at auction. Production is small, with annual output reportedly under 2,000 cases across all labels, which supports secondary market scarcity. Futo has attracted attention from collectors seeking alternatives to Harlan, Screaming Eagle, and other Napa trophy wines; it has received scores in the 95–99-point range from major critics. The price floor of $100 per bottle indicates consistent baseline demand even for less celebrated vintages.
Auction Lots
1,048
Avg Price / Bottle
$246
Top Vintage
2012
Price Range
$62 – $2.3k
In the Glass
Concentrated, structured Napa Cabernet Sauvignon: dense blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum with cassis, dark chocolate, cedar, and toasted oak. The Oakville and Oak Knoll sites contribute gravel-driven mineral depth rather than purely fat fruit. Tannins are polished but firm, with the structure for 15–20 years of development. With time, the wine develops cigar box, dried herb, and mineral complexity alongside the ripe, generous Napa core.
Portfolio
| Wine | Colour | Avg Price | Lots Sold | Top Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Red | $266 | 588 | 2012 |
| 5500 Cabernet Sauvignon | Red | $307 | 192 | 2013 |
| OV | Red | $155 | 134 | 2010 |
| OVSL | Red | $160 | 134 | 2013 |
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Futo is based in the California wine region.
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