Appearance: Dark Garnet
Aromas: Intense, complex, and layered notes of dark ripe blackberry, dark cherry, earthy forest mineral, and toasty oak finished by subtle undercurrents of tobacco, chocolate, sage, and coffee.
Flavors: This full-bodied wine is bursting with flavors of cassis and currant, which soften into supple, yet textured, layers of dark cherry, peppercorns, and tobacco. A long finish carries subtle hints of violet, vanilla, and chocolate. - Winery
Varietal Composition:
93% Cabernet Sauvignon
4% Malbec
3% Petit Verdot
Fermentation: Pre-fermentation cold soak of 4 days to enhance color and body. Fermentation and maceration averaging 24 days to build structure and integrate mouthfeel.
Barrel Aging: 20 months in small oak barrels, 100% new oak.
pH: 3.78
TA: 5.9
Alcohol: 14.5%
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A lovely Cabernet, smoky and rich, tannic and elegant, with the complexity and concentration that define Mount Veeder. With its smooth, velvety texture, cassis liqueur and new oak flavors, it’s as flashy as anything out there. The winemaker has done a great job of blending in Malbec and Petit Verdot to create a Cabernet of compelling interest. Drink now–2020. - S.H. - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 94 Points
