| Rating | 90 2022 Top 50 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Mount Veeder Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $100.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2022-11-16 |
Perfect For
Long-Term Aging, Steak Dinner, Winning Over the Boss
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot
Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Review
Chris Carpenter, founder of Mt. Brave, came to wine country via Chicago with a marketing degree. Before he knew it, he was at UC Davis and then off to Italy working with the Antinori family and studying in Umbria. He has taken this experience and applied it to the soils of Mount Veeder, making wine that respects the history of the place. And man does it work. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a mountain powerhouse. It could definitely use time in the bottle. With very deep dark blackberry fruit and good natural acidity (Mountain fruit often has great acidity) it could be enjoyed now but with significant protein.
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