Mount Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Brave
Label Name:
 
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.4%
Grape(s):
 
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93; James Suckling 93; Wine & Spirits 92; Wine Enthusiast 91; Decanter 90

Tasting Note
Dense black cherry, blueberry and blackberry with licorice, anise, roasted espresso and violet notes; firm ripe tannins, mineral backbone and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, filet mignon, lamb chops, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Peking duck, miso-glazed dishes, Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested mountain fruit, small‑lot fermentation and extended aging (approximately 91% new French oak) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Mt. Brave is a Jackson-family mountain project (formerly Chateau Potelle) on high-elevation Mt. Veeder; Christopher Carpenter is the winemaker, focusing on concentrated, site-driven Cabernet.