| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Mount Brave |
| Label Name: | Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage: | 2011 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.4% |
| Grape(s): | 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. |
| Acidity: | 2 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93; James Suckling 93; Wine & Spirits 92; Wine Enthusiast 91; Decanter 90
Tasting Note
Dense black cherry, blueberry and blackberry with licorice, anise, roasted espresso and violet notes; firm ripe tannins, mineral backbone and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, filet mignon, lamb chops, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Cantonese char siu, Peking duck, miso-glazed dishes, Sichuan-style beef.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested mountain fruit, small‑lot fermentation and extended aging (approximately 91% new French oak) before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Mt. Brave is a Jackson-family mountain project (formerly Chateau Potelle) on high-elevation Mt. Veeder; Christopher Carpenter is the winemaker, focusing on concentrated, site-driven Cabernet.
Mount Brave Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
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