m100 Red
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled steak, roasted pork loin, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The m100 Red by Fidelitas serves as an inviting, approachable introduction to the exceptional winemaking of Charlie Hoppes in Washington State. Crafted as a fruit-forward, crowd-pleasing counterpart to the winery's highly structured, age-worthy Red Mountain estate bottles, the m100 is sourced from select premier vineyards across the broader Columbia Valley. The wine is designed to showcase the vibrant, sun-drenched fruit character of Washington, blending classic Bordeaux varietals with a touch of Syrah for added plushness and spice. It undergoes careful fermentation and aging in a mix of French and American oak to deliver a smooth, well-rounded profile that honors the region's rich viticultural heritage while remaining highly accessible for everyday enjoyment.
🍾 About the Producer
Fidélitas was founded in 2000 by veteran Washington winemaker Charlie Hoppes, formerly the head red winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Joined by his son Will Hoppes, the winery embodies an unyielding dedication to Bordeaux grape varieties cultivated exclusively within Washington State's prestigious Red Mountain AVA. Situated on warm, southwest-facing slopes, the region's intense sunlight, fierce winds, poor gravelly loam soils, and profound diurnal temperature fluctuations foster thick-skinned berries with formidable concentration and natural acidity. The estate vineyard, first planted in 2008 and farmed sustainably with Sustainable WA certification, is complemented by premier fruit partnerships with iconic sites such as Ciel du Cheval and Quintessence. Winemaking employs micro-lot fermentations in oak and neutral barrels, yielding structured, deeply expressive wines. The estate's benchmark portfolio is anchored by the flagship Optu Red and Optu White blends, vineyard-designated Cabernet Sauvignons, and varietal Malbecs.