Mount Brave Mt. Veeder Malbec 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Brave
Label Name:
 
Mt. Veeder Malbec
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
100% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96, Vinous 95, Jeb Dunnuck 93, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 91

Tasting Note
Inky, floral Malbec with blueberry, cassis, violet, black pepper and graphite; silky mouthfeel, bright mountain acidity and plush, velvety tannins leading to a long, espresso-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamb chops, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, hoisin duck, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested mountain fruit, small-lot fermentations and maturation ~18–22 months in French oak (significant new oak). Typically bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Mt. Brave sources high-elevation fruit from the Mt. Veeder vineyard (once Chateau Potelle). Brand overseen by winemaker Chris Carpenter; part of the Jackson Family portfolio. Known for thin, rocky soils and low yields.