Mt. Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

La Jota 97+ Points - Limited                       New release of one of Mt. Brave's stunning Napa Cabernet from Mt. Veeder and winemaker Chris Carpenter. Limited. 96 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "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." 95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Black raspberries, cassis, spring flowers, and tobacco notes dominate the Mt. Brave 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, a beautiful, classic, medium to full-bodied, incredibly satisfying Cabernet that does everything right. Drink this complex, perfumed, elegant beauty over the coming two decades. The blend is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, aged in 81% new French oak.  Acquired in 2007, Mt. Brave is a single-estate vineyard in the northernmost part of the Mt. Veeder appellation. from 1,400’ to 1,800’ in elevation, Mt Brave Vineyard is planted to 35.5 acres of vines. All of the vineyard work is done by hand, due to the rugged conditions and steep slopes of Mt. Veeder. Winemaker: Chris Carpenter.  The Mt. Brave 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is powerful and focused with fine tannins and fresh acidity that will aid in graceful maturation, slowly revealing the wine’s true nature over time.

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