Winemaker Notes
Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Syrah
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
I like the intensity of licorice, tar and graphite on the nose, not to mention the blackberry character. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Racy. Drink in 2017.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A winery that is near and dear to my heart, I have been follow these wines since that mid-1970's. The 2013 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet is nicely done; shows excellent balance and a pleasing softness on the palate, fills out to the finish with fine energy. Medium to deep ruby in color; fine, bright and lasting red fruit aromas, plenty of energy here; medium bodied, well textured on the palate; bright berry flavors, with a twist of earth and savory anise like notes; medium finish, layered aftertaste. A fine choice with prime rib of beef. (Tasted: December 3, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.