Mt Brave Auction Lot Napa Cabernet 2021

Mt. Brave Auction Lot Napa Cabernet 2021 is a powerful and highly structured mountain-grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from the rugged volcanic slopes of Mount Veeder. Produced in extremely limited quantities as a special auction-lot release, this collector-worthy Cabernet showcases the bold intensity and refined elegance that define Mt. Brave wines. Deeply layered notes of blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, graphite, crushed rock minerality, espresso, cedar, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, and wild mountain herbs unfold across a full-bodied palate with firm polished tannins and exceptional depth. Built for long-term aging, this is a serious Napa mountain Cabernet with remarkable concentration and sophistication.

Food Pairing: Dry-aged ribeye, herb-crusted lamb chops, braised beef short ribs, venison, aged gouda, truffle mushroom dishes, duck breast, and refined steakhouse cuisine.

99 Points - James Suckling

A fabulous wine of focus and polish with very fine tannins that caress your palate and give great length to the finish. Medium to full body. The aromas of violets and currants are so beautiful. Dreamy. Best ever? A blend of 92% cabernet sauvignon, 4% cabernet franc, 2% merlot, 1% malbec and 1% petit verdot. A total of 3830 cases produced. Give it three to four years to soften.

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder includes 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot and 1% each Malbec and Petit Verdot. Cassis and blueberries are joined on the nose by hints of dried sage, bay leaf and cedary oak. Like the Cabernet Franc, it's full-bodied and silky, with drying tannins and mouthwatering ripeness on the long finish. Give it a couple of years in the cellar and drink it over the next couple of decades.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

This is deep and winey, with cassis, plum paste and linzer torte notes leading the way. Structured but succulent, offering singed apple wood, bay and cast iron accents that support the fruit through the long and focused finish. Very Veeder, with a touch of old school. Best from 2025 through 2040.