This Cuvée is crafted with mountain Malbec, Syrah and some of our favorite Cabernet Sauvignon blocks. A core of 19 blocks from the estate vineyard comprises this proprietary Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Each varietal in the blend has been matched to a specific vineyard block resulting in a wine that exemplifies the best expression of the Mount Veeder.

The Malbec brings notes of blueberry, black licorice and chocolate, while the Syrah and Cabernet feature red fruits alongside black currant and wild raspberry. A bit of oak spice, vanilla and clove wander in the background.

The tannins here are soft and very approachable. The19 Block Mountain Cuvée is a wine built to enjoy right now, or explore it a bit further down the road as it gains even greater complexity.

The layers of flavor in this wine pair well with complex foods, including braised or grilled meats like lamb, pork or duck; spring or sweet onions; earthy flavors such as mushrooms, eggplant and fennel; harder cheeses with salt crystals such as Bravo Farms Silver Mountain or Beecher’s Flagship Reserve.

Vineyard Notes

“Over the past three decades we’ve come to know our mountain home quite well. Year after year, there are certain special blocks within the vineyard that produce fruit that speaks loudly about what Mount Veeder is all about. Each vintage this becomes our mountain cuvée, and this blend is led by Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Both signature grapes are easily recognizable for bold, juicy black fruit flavors and aromas of blackberries and wild mountain blueberries. Tannins are tamed by careful aging in new French oak, with resulting vanilla, oak spice and hints of clove and cinnamon layering welcomed accents through a balanced, lingering finish.

Mount Veeder is Napa’s coolest and wettest mountain growing region, resulting in harvest dates well into November, allowing fruit to ripen in an almost leisurely journey to your glass. We craft the “19 Block” blend for immediate enjoyment, but this wine will continue to evolve and shine for years to come.” – Dave Guffy, Director of Winemaking