Mithra Winery
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
Got to pop some special bottles when my good friend Shawn came in to town!
Finally getting to try this wine! A wonderful winemaker (Julien Fayard) meets killer fruit (Mt Veeder). A perfect marriage for these two as I think JFayard has an incredible skill set at working with quality Cabernet fruit. Inky purple in the glass with sexy aromas of fresh squeezed blue and black fruits, boysenberry jam, baking spices, dark chocolate shavings, and sweet smoke. Rich and decadent on the palate with a very “cool” type profile, like an Andes mint. There is an American oak type note like coconut, but this seems too rich and full of baking spices (French oak) to have American oak used. Velvet and plush with fine grained tannins. A touch of red fruit added to the palate compared to the dark profile aromatics. Little bit of licorice here too, so maybe a touch of malbec is added. Such a lengthy finish! This is a stunning bottle of cab. Thank you so much for bringing it @Shawn R .
Got to pop some special bottles when my good friend Shawn came in to town!
Finally getting to try this wine! A wonderful winemaker (Julien Fayard) meets killer fruit (Mt Veeder). A perfect marriage for these two as I think JFayard has an incredible skill set at working with quality Cabernet fruit. Inky purple in the glass with sexy aromas of fresh squeezed blue and black fruits, boysenberry jam, baking spices, dark chocolate shavings, and sweet smoke. Rich and decadent on the palate with a very “cool” type profile, like an Andes mint. There is an American oak type note like coconut, but this seems too rich and full of baking spices (French oak) to have American oak used. Velvet and plush with fine grained tannins. A touch of red fruit added to the palate compared to the dark profile aromatics. Little bit of licorice here too, so maybe a touch of malbec is added. Such a lengthy finish! This is a stunning bottle of cab. Thank you so much for bringing it @Shawn R .
Never heard of this. Julian Fayard is the winemaker. This one is actually from Pritchard Hill, not Veeder. Deep purple color, full bodied but contained. Great balance and blackberry aromas. A stunning debut. Pricey, though.
Never heard of this. Julian Fayard is the winemaker. This one is actually from Pritchard Hill, not Veeder. Deep purple color, full bodied but contained. Great balance and blackberry aromas. A stunning debut. Pricey, though.
2 people found it helpfulOct 26th, 2015
I just can’t get enough of this. Had to show it off to some friends.
I just can’t get enough of this. Had to show it off to some friends.
1 person found it helpfulSep 4th, 2018I was introduced to this wine by @Carl Fischer when he hosted several of us at his home. This is a stunner, so opulent and plush. Jam jar, graphite and puffs of oak. Tannins are resolved yet give support. Great wine! Thanks for the intro CF!
I was introduced to this wine by @Carl Fischer when he hosted several of us at his home. This is a stunner, so opulent and plush. Jam jar, graphite and puffs of oak. Tannins are resolved yet give support. Great wine! Thanks for the intro CF!
1 person found it helpfulSep 1st, 2018
Tasted blind, theme was either Napa Cult Wines or High End Australian, not told directly to keep us on our toes.
Deep and dark ruby red. Loved the nose on this, super dark and layered. Notes of spices, tons of oak influence, cedar, sweet spices, tobacco, gunpowder, anise, dark gravel and some tight dark berries. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Rich and extracted on the palate with dark blackberries and plums, a touch of bark and dark cinnamon. Stoney and dry long finish. Drink till 2037. (94+)
Delicious wine which had around an hour to two hour decant. Could have used more to open up on the palate and let those tannins come out. Thought this was definitely from Napa Valley, young, within three years (2012, 2013, 2014) and definitely from a great growing year.
Tasted blind, theme was either Napa Cult Wines or High End Australian, not told directly to keep us on our toes.
Deep and dark ruby red. Loved the nose on this, super dark and layered. Notes of spices, tons of oak influence, cedar, sweet spices, tobacco, gunpowder, anise, dark gravel and some tight dark berries. Medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Rich and extracted on the palate with dark blackberries and plums, a touch of bark and dark cinnamon. Stoney and dry long finish. Drink till 2037. (94+)
Delicious wine which had around an hour to two hour decant. Could have used more to open up on the palate and let those tannins come out. Thought this was definitely from Napa Valley, young, within three years (2012, 2013, 2014) and definitely from a great growing year.
A new discovery for me.
I believe this is made by Julien Fayard.
Case production this vintage unknown but current release (2012) is at 250 cases.
Price point = $210.
A new discovery for me.
I believe this is made by Julien Fayard.
Case production this vintage unknown but current release (2012) is at 250 cases.
Price point = $210.
Its a nice bottle, but the 16 William & Mary takes the ribbon because of the nose alone. This is still kind of muted
Its a nice bottle, but the 16 William & Mary takes the ribbon because of the nose alone. This is still kind of muted
Feb 9th, 2020
one of the best young cabs i have tasted of a name that is new to me. great fruit and depth- good balance - not too tannic- light earth
one of the best young cabs i have tasted of a name that is new to me. great fruit and depth- good balance - not too tannic- light earth
Jan 18th, 2019