Personalised Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 15.1% 750ml

Personalised Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 15.1% 750ml

Tasting Notes

Aroma
The Cabernet Sauvignon opens with violet and ripe blueberry then deepens into a killer midpalate.

Palate
Minerality and touches of graphite and herbs bring strength and complexity to this beauty.

Winemakers comments
Mt. Brave Vineyard sits high atop Mt. Veeder at an elevation of 1,400 to 1,800 feet. Mt. Veeder has been planted with winegrapes since the early 1860s by winemaking pioneers such as Charles Krug, Agoston Haraszthy, Frederick Hess and William S. Keyes. Wines from Mt. Veeder achieved recognition as early as the Paris Exposition of 1900. The parcel that became the Mt. Brave Vineyard, in the northern reaches of the Mt. Veeder American Viticultural Area, was originally purchased in 1841 before the Gold Rush and the Civil War.

Vintage notes
The 2021 vintage started with just a little rain in winter and spring, followed by a moderate summer and cooler fall. The absence of heat spikes and moisture as the clusters finished ripening meant we could pick exactly when we felt the fruit was at its peak. This gentle growing season yielded vivid, fresh character.

Maturation
After barrel aging for 22 months, the wine was bottled without fining or filtration.

Grape variety
93.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec, 0.5% Petit Verdot

PH
3.76

Acidity
0.63g/100ml

Country: USA
Region: Napa
Vintage: 2021
Variety: Cabernet & Cabernet Blends
Alcohol volume: 15.1
Closure: Cork
Volume: 750
Weight: 1.738kg
Wine style: Red (Full Bodied)

Expert Reviews

James Suckling

96 Pointsout of 100.
Blackberries and black currants with grape skin, lead pencil and pine cone. Full-bodied with round tannins and juicy fruit. Tamed tannins. Bright finish. Classy and authentic. Beautiful now, but will age beautifully.
jamessuckling.com23 March 2022