2019 Mt. Brave
Mt. Veeder Malbec
The 2019 vintage brought upon a very wet winter, frequent foggy spring mornings, and a mild summer with just a handful of brief heat spikes. Temperate fall weather allowed for extended hang time, and our last fruit came off the vines in late October. This is Mt. Brave Malbec at its finest. The nose is gorgeous with notes of pepper, blueberry and cassis while the mouthfeel is silky with bright acidity and soft tannins that frame a beautiful finish.
Christopher Carpenter
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
21 months in French oak (31% new)
100% Malbec
14.2%
10/22/2019
Mt. Brave Vineyard,
Veeder Peak Vineyard
96 points
James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com, March 2022