| Brand | Brandlin Estate |
| Appellation | Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, CA, USA |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Oak Treatment | French oak |
| Aging | 22 months / 14.5% abv |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot |
Product details
The 2018 Brandlin Vineyard Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of an exceptional vintage. Benefiting from a long, cool growing season with ideal conditions, this estate wine showcases the unique character of its ridgetop vineyard. On the palate, it offers a captivating balance of fruit intensity and structural elegance, with notes of cassis, lingonberry, black cherry, and crushed cocoa complemented by hints of violets, thyme, black tea, and kirsch. Silky yet taut tannins create a velvety texture, enhancing the wine’s sophistication and refinement.
Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Steve Rogstad, this Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the majesty of Mount Veeder’s terroir. Using proprietary techniques to tame the vineyard’s robust mountain tannins, Brandlin Estate has achieved a seamless blend of power and grace in this vintage. Named one of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2021, this wine is a testament to Rogstad’s dedication to crafting structured, terroir-driven wines with complex aromatics and soaring flavors that truly embody the spirit of Mount Veeder.
