Brandlin

Estate Grown Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2237 ratings
9.226 pro ratings
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is still very young. Lots of lush, ruby fruits of; blackberries, black plum, black raspberries. Tons of barrel notes; wood shavings, charcoal, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, strong, dark spices, caramel, mocha. Meaty, tarry, velvety tannins, dusty soil, volcanic ash, some lead pencil, purple flowers- lavender, violets, nice round acidity. Long, well structured, still big tension but balanced finish. Needs another 6 years of evolution for me. But, nice bottle friends opened. $36 on Last Bottle…over delivers that price now and will even more in six years.

This is still very young. Lots of lush, ruby fruits of; blackberries, black plum, black raspberries. Tons of barrel notes; wood shavings, charcoal, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, strong, dark spices, caramel, mocha. Meaty, tarry, velvety tannins, dusty soil, volcanic ash, some lead pencil, purple flowers- lavender, violets, nice round acidity. Long, well structured, still big tension but balanced finish. Needs another 6 years of evolution for me. But, nice bottle friends opened. $36 on Last Bottle…over delivers that price now and will even more in six years.

Aug 21st, 2023
Brian S

This wine was showing great, nice blue and red fruits, medium plus tannins and medium minus acidity.

This wine was showing great, nice blue and red fruits, medium plus tannins and medium minus acidity.

Aug 22nd, 2020
Jay Kline

This was a rather pleasant affirmation. I used to drink and enjoy the Peter Franus Zinfandels from Brandlin Vineyard with great regularity when I was just getting into wine about 15 years ago. The fruit quality in this eponymous Cabernet Sauvignon is still very obvious. What’s not to like...really tasty stuff.

This was a rather pleasant affirmation. I used to drink and enjoy the Peter Franus Zinfandels from Brandlin Vineyard with great regularity when I was just getting into wine about 15 years ago. The fruit quality in this eponymous Cabernet Sauvignon is still very obvious. What’s not to like...really tasty stuff.

Nov 28th, 2018
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

This is a cooler vintage with excellent structure

This is a cooler vintage with excellent structure

2 people found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2014
Chad Nuzum

Great fruit up front. Nice silky finish.

Great fruit up front. Nice silky finish.

1 person found it helpfulAug 9th, 2015
Jess Allman

Very nice cab. Right balance of juice and tannin. Great on its own.

Very nice cab. Right balance of juice and tannin. Great on its own.

1 person found it helpfulJan 6th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

This is an on premise only also estate grown

This is an on premise only also estate grown

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2013
Matt Sterr

Dark fruited with cassis and pencil lead.

Dark fruited with cassis and pencil lead.

May 11th, 2016
Christanna Honer

Nice brambly Veeder cab with a nose like cocoa puffs.

Nice brambly Veeder cab with a nose like cocoa puffs.

Jun 21st, 2015
Matt Sterr

Big mocha and dark fruit notes on the nose. Polished with light tannin.

Big mocha and dark fruit notes on the nose. Polished with light tannin.

Apr 15th, 2015