Why You'll Love This Wine

Mt. Veeder is Napa's most extreme mountain appellation - steep slopes, volcanic soils, and an extended growing season that pushes vines to their limits. The Yates Family Vineyard sits at 1,100 feet above the town of Napa, producing Cabernet with remarkable intensity and structure.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of ripe blackberry, boysenberry, and dark cherry complemented by old cedar box, dark pepper, and dessert spices including mocha. The palate shows great character and expression with concentrated dark fruit, firm mountain tannins, and excellent ripeness balanced by well-integrated oak.

Food Pairings

Grilled lamb chops, braised beef cheeks, wild mushroom ragout, or aged gouda.

Why It Works

The 2018 vintage provided ideal weather conditions across a long growing season. Mt. Veeder's steep terrain and volcanic soils stress vines to produce wines of exceptional concentration that age beautifully.