The Mascot Napa Valley 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
The Mascot
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (younger hillside vineyards of Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Generally well-regarded by Napa specialists and retailers for elegance and length; (Producer notes and reviews)

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), cassis, cedar, graphite and dark chocolate; savory, firm tannins with elegant, lengthy finish that develops tertiary leather and dried herb notes with age.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, braised short ribs; aged cheddar, mushroom risotto; Asian pairing: beef bulgogi, Korean BBQ, Peking duck, char siu pork, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Fruit from younger vines at Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory; fermented and barrel‑aged at parent wineries, then blended and often held in bottle for several years before release.

Vineyard Info
Small-production label founded by Will Harlan; sources younger replanted blocks across Harlan family estates; launched publicly in 2008 as a single Napa Cabernet offering.