The Mascot Napa Valley 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
The Mascot
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (hills / Oakville-area younger-vine blocks)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon. (young-vine lots from Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Past Mascot vintages commonly score in the low‑to‑mid 90s by major critics; 2020 had strong consumer reviews (~4. 5/5 Vivino) and wide restaurant distribution. (See sources for prior vintage score ranges and release notes)

Tasting Note
Dense, dark-fruited: blackberry, plum and cassis with savory tobacco, dried sage and cured‑meat notes; powdery, gripping tannins, broad texture and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: well-marbled Wagyu or ribeye, roast lamb, beef stews, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Peking duck, Sichuan pepper beef, rich mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Fermented from young-vine lots vinified separately, aged ~2–3 years in French and Austrian oak (new and neutral/stainless variations), blended then further aged prior to release.

Vineyard Info
Small-production label founded by Will (H.) Harlan; sourced from younger vines of Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory to showcase future vineyard potential. First public vintage 2008.