Mt. Brave
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 183
Vintage: 2012
Mt. Brave
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Veeder
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon vs. the Bordeaux blend we typically bottle
- All of the fruit is from our Mount Veeder estate
- The vineyard sits between 1,400 to 1,800 feet in the warmer, northern part of the AVA
- The wine is native yeast fermented, unfined and unfiltered for the purist expression of Mount Veeder
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Tasting Chart
| bone dry | very sweet | |
| light body | very full bodied | |
| soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
| no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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Christopher Carpenter
Winemaker, Mt. Brave
A Chicago native, I earned a BS in biology from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I gained experience as a harvest enologist at Domaine Carneros Winery, a vineyard intern at Domaine Chandon California, and a research intern at Tenute Antinori, Santa Cristina Estate, in Montefiridolfi, Italy. In 1998 I received an MS in horticulture from the Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis.
I joined the winemaking team at the Cardinale Estate in 1998 and was quickly promoted through the ranks as Winemaker in 2001. In 2007 we conceived of Mt. Brave and I assumed the reigns as Winemaker.
Country born: United States
Education: BS in biology from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I believe in paying the utmost attention to the vineyards and practicing minimal intervention in winery.
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Del Frisco's Steakhouse:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celani Family Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 20 (2016) | |
| Mt. Brave | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 18 (2014) | |
| Coup De Foudre Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | The Lightning Bolt Blend | 16 (2012) |
Winery Distribution
Mt. Brave is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (Regal)