Mount Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Brave
Label Name:
 
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley — Mount Veeder AVA.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 89%, Merlot 4.5%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Malbec 2%, Petit Verdot 1.5%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 97; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96; James Suckling 96; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Spectator 94; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 94

Tasting Note
Dense black cherry, cassis and blueberry with Asian spice, dark chocolate, graphite and savory herb notes. Assertive mountain tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral-licorice finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast rack of lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, roasted Peking duck.

Production Method
High-elevation fruit fermented traditionally and aged ~22 months in French oak (c.80–81% new) to preserve Mount Veeder structure and minerality.

Vineyard Info
Mt. Brave established 2007; estate on Mt. Veeder at 1,400–1,800 ft. Part of the Jackson Family Wines collection; winemaker Chris Carpenter.