Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder 2021

VINTAGE NOTES

Late winter rains followed by ideal spring growing conditions set the stage for the 2021 vintage. Mild temperatures punctuated this drought year with only a few heat spikes during the summer months that led to early ripening and allowed us to harvest some early blocks with incredible old-world charm and intriguing complexity. Grapes harvested later benefitted from the longer hang time and ripened perfectly, displaying great depth with distinct regional character. The ideal weather of 2021, coupled with lower yields, produced wines that offer intense aromatics and flavors with excellent aging potential.

WINEMAKING

For the 2021 vintage, our winemakers blended 95% Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Malbec. Fermented in 50% French oak, 40% new and 60% two and three-year-old barriques and 50% in stainless steel tanks, this wine was then aged for 17 months in French oak, 40% new and 60% two and three-year-old barriques.

TASTING NOTES

On the nose: Deep, dark berry aromas are accented by mulberry and red plum, framed by eucalyptus, anise, allspice and graphite.
On the Palate: Full bodied with flavors of blackberry, macerated strawberry and rhubarb complement notes of black tea and sandalwood that culminate in a firm, structured finish.