Personalised Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 14.5% 750ML

Personalised Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 14.5% 750ML

Tasting Notes

Region notes
High-elevation winegrowing requires a painstaking, labor intensive approach. Thin, rocky soils and steep slopes make water retention a challenge and erosion a threat, but the vines benefit from the struggle and produce concentrated flavors. The high altitude keeps midday temperatures cooler than those in the valley below, while the position above the fog line gives grapes longer daily exposure to sunlight. This regularly extends the growing season into November, and the increased hang-time results in peak ripeness and full varietal complexity.

Vintage notes
The 2019 vintage brought upon a very wet winter, frequent foggy spring mornings, and a mild summer with just a handful of brief heat spikes. Temperate fall weather allowed for extended hang time, and our last fruit came off the vines in late October.

Aroma
A benchmark vintage, the 2019 Cabernet shows notes of black cherry, blueberry, and Asian spice.
Maturation
21 months in French oak (80% new).

Vinification
We hand-harvested grapes during cool morning hours as the fog blanketed the valley below. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and then underwent native malolactic fermentation in barrels to round acidity and softly integrate the vanillin character of French oak (80% new). After barrel aging for 21 months, the wine was bottled without fining or filtration.

Palate
On the palate, the wine has a profound density of fruit that is structured by fine tannins while the perfectly balanced acidity elongates a long savory finish.
Grape variety
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1.5% Petit Verdot.

PH
3.72

Acidity
0.65g/100ml