I love wineries that produce wines with beautiful and novel terroir. An outstanding estate in the Napa Valley, Mt. Brave is a winery that pays homage to a the pioneering spirit of those who settled the rugged terrain of Mt. Veeder during the 1800s.

The majestic Mt. Brave Vineyard is a high levitation site that is set on gravelly loam with large rocks throughout. This is very labor intensive land to farm and the wines from this site show incredible density of fruit but also wonderful, earthy terroir. The elevation also adds to the freshness in the core of the wine.

Famed winemaker Chris Carpenter is truly one of Napa’s great maestros of red wine. Chris has crafted another stunning release, this coming from the 2017 vintage. The 2017 Mt. Brave ‘Mt. Veeder’ Cabernet Franc (OB, 94) is a beautiful wine with its concentration and finesse as well as loamy profile. Find out more about this famed winery at mtbravewines.com Here is my review of the 2017 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc.

2017 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc- Showing off its inky color, the 2017 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc exudes class with its silky mouthfeel and great mid-palate depth and concentration. Full-throttle tar, anise, creme de cassis and loganberry cordial flavors all come together with minerals and loamy soils on the palate. High-toned dark florals add to the enjoyment as this outstanding new bottling has another fifteen years to go. Drink 2021-2038- 94