Napa Valley is producing some of North America’s best Cabernet Franc — wines that deserve their place on the world stage. A winery that has truly beautiful and novel terroir, Mt. Brave 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 elevation 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.
For years I have admired the wines by Chris Carpenter who is one of Napa’s great maestros of red wine. Chris has crafted another stunning release, this coming from the 2019 vintage. The 2019 Mt. Brave ‘Mt. Veeder’ Cabernet Franc (OB, 96) shows serious concentration and verve with amazing flavor range. Find out more about this famed winery at mtbravewines.com Here is my review of the 2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc.
2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc- The 2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc is a stunning new wine by Chris Carpenter. Very inky in the glass, this 100% varietal wine offers insanely good aromatic range from mulberry to huckleberry compote, espresso grounds, wet stone and shades of black licorice. The palate is soft and refined with a great underlying verve and beautiful texture. This is just sensational wine that is drinking beautifully now at the near four year mark. Tasted twice with consistent notes. Drink 2023-2040- 96