Mount Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Brave
Label Name:
 
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 88%, Cabernet Franc 6.5%, Merlot 3%, Petit Verdot 1.5%, Malbec 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly rated by critics: Wine Advocate ~95, Wine Spectator 95, James Suckling 95, Decanter 94, Ken's Wine Guide ~95; broad critical acclaim and strong aging potential

Tasting Note
Dense black and blue fruits (blackberry, cassis), graphite, dark chocolate, baking spice, crushed herbs and mineral/earthy notes; firm grainy tannins, concentrated mid‑palate and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, Wagyu steak, rack of lamb, osso buco; Asian pairings: Korean galbi or bulgogi, Cantonese char siu or roasted duck, Szechuan-style beef.

Production Method
Sourced from high‑elevation Mt. Veeder vineyards; fermented in small lots and aged 22 months in 82% new French oak to tame mountain tannins and add structure.

Vineyard Info
Mt. Brave (launched c.2007) produces mountain Cabernet from Mt. Veeder under winemaker Chris Carpenter, focusing on low‑yield, high‑elevation fruit and premium small‑batch bottlings.