The Mascot Napa Valley 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
The Mascot
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (≈90%), Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Positively reviewed by several retailers and trade sites (KL Wines, Spiro Wines, Voyageurs du Vin, Napa Wine Project); widely described as a high-quality young-vine Napa Cabernet with aging potential

Tasting Note
Deep, brooding dark-fruit core (blackberry, plum, black cherry) with black tea, graphite and savory herbal notes. Broad, silky texture, powdery yet resolved tannins, dense mid‑palate and a long, detailed finish with smoked sage and peppery spice.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto, aged cheddar or blue cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Szechuan-style beef, char siu pork, hoisin/peking duck.

Production Method
Sourced from younger vineyard blocks at Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory. Lots vinified separately, blended, then aged ~3 years in a mix of new and neutral French oak and Austrian casks, followed by extended bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
A project of the Harlan family (Winemaker Will Harlan), launched from younger blocks of Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory. Began as a family/staff bottling and released publicly from 2013 onward.