Mt. Brave
Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Better on Day 1 but still very enjoyable on Day 2. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon pours a deep garnet/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining and loads of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black currants, blackberries, purple flowers, leaf tobacco, sweet minty herbal notes, espresso and stony, inorganic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrating) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes form the nose. The finish is medium+. To my palate, this is textbook Mt. Veeder and the 2014 is currently singing. Drink now through 2034+.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Better on Day 1 but still very enjoyable on Day 2. The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon pours a deep garnet/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining and loads of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe black currants, blackberries, purple flowers, leaf tobacco, sweet minty herbal notes, espresso and stony, inorganic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrating) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes form the nose. The finish is medium+. To my palate, this is textbook Mt. Veeder and the 2014 is currently singing. Drink now through 2034+.
Sep 27th, 2026
Black and blue fruit, cigar wrapper, black rock.
Black and blue fruit, cigar wrapper, black rock.
May 5th, 2026
Not to my liking. Didn’t engage my palate. Much better Veeders out there.
Not to my liking. Didn’t engage my palate. Much better Veeders out there.
Oct 22nd, 2022
2014 Vintage - Blackberry /currants , concentrated (seems Saigneed ) needs decant -  Brown sugar , with oak background tannins are very supple out of a 375ml
2014 Vintage - Blackberry /currants , concentrated (seems Saigneed ) needs decant -  Brown sugar , with oak background tannins are very supple out of a 375ml
Aug 19th, 2022Black cherry, raspberry, cassis, dark chocolate, blackberry, vanilla, eucalyptus and oak. Full-bodied and velvety tannins.
Black cherry, raspberry, cassis, dark chocolate, blackberry, vanilla, eucalyptus and oak. Full-bodied and velvety tannins.
Feb 27th, 2022
A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot with soft bright fruit aromas of dark fruits and herb spice notes. On the palate black cherry, berries and sweet dried fruit, cacao and licorice. Complex silky smooth tannins, great mouthfeel with a touch of gentle oak and minerality, long ending with fruit and floral notes.
A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot with soft bright fruit aromas of dark fruits and herb spice notes. On the palate black cherry, berries and sweet dried fruit, cacao and licorice. Complex silky smooth tannins, great mouthfeel with a touch of gentle oak and minerality, long ending with fruit and floral notes.
Jan 22nd, 2022
Absolutely gorgeous. Red bell pepper and beets, this is savory, full bodied, and perfectly balanced. Stellar with tenderloin.
94+ points
Absolutely gorgeous. Red bell pepper and beets, this is savory, full bodied, and perfectly balanced. Stellar with tenderloin.
94+ points
Dark berries, red licorice, cocoa, earth. All in good balance after a few hours in the decanter.
Dark berries, red licorice, cocoa, earth. All in good balance after a few hours in the decanter.
Jan 2nd, 2022
It’s a Ferrari in a school zone.
In a few more years, it will be like a Ferrari at Monza.
Beast.
It’s a Ferrari in a school zone.
In a few more years, it will be like a Ferrari at Monza.
Beast.