| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | The Mascot |
| Label Name: | Napa Valley |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Napa Valley (Oakville / Rutherford hillside blocks) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
User and retail ratings strong: Wine. com average 4. 5/5 (15 reviews), Vivino ~4. 6; listed by several merchants as collectible
Tasting Note
Dense black-fruit core of blackberry, black cherry and plum with cedar, pencil shavings, vanilla and dried herbs. Velvety yet structured with firm, grippy tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or Wagyu steak, roast lamb, BBQ spare ribs; Asian: beef in oyster sauce, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised short ribs with soy/hoisin; aged Gouda or sharp cheddar; mushroom risotto.
Production Method
Lots vinified separately, blended after evaluation; aged ~3 years in a mix of new and neutral French oak and Austrian casks, plus ~18 months bottle aging before release.
Vineyard Info
Project by Will Harlan using younger-vine blocks from Harlan Estate, BOND and Promontory. Small-production label begun 2008; showcases fruit from hillside Napa sites.