2015 Mount Veeder Reserve Red Blend Napa Valley

$135

Beautifully layered aromas of ripe blackberry, dark cherry, and cassis meld with savory notes of white pepper, cardamom, and complex sandalwood and rosemary. Seamlessly dense cassis and dark berries lead to a rich, full palate that is round with juicy, fleshy dark fruit. The smooth tannins are integrated and deftly woven. Thee wine is bright and well balanced with a graciously powerful character that finishes with long, bold, and intense flavors.

Type of grapes used to make the wine

84% Cabernet Sauvignon
12% Malbec
4% Petit Verdot

Aromas of the wine

Ripe Blackberry
Dark Cherry
Cassis
White Pepper

What the wine tastes like

Dense Cassis
Dark Berries
Cardamom
Sandalwood
Rosemary

Awards & Accolades

Wine Spectator
A light menthol note weaves around a lush core of mulled plum and blackberry fruit flavors, while warm anise and tar details fill in through the grippy finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Best from 2021 through 2035. 730 cases made. J.M. - Wine Spectator, 2019
James Suckling
Lots of dark plums, morello cherries, chocolate-studded blackberry cake and some ash undertones. The palate is dark-fruited with dusty tannins, pretty acidity and a chew finish. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, malbec and petit verdot. Drink in 2020. James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, May 23, 2018