2019 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder

Winemaker Notes: The vines from our steeply terraced, Betty's Vineyard, struggle for nourishment and moisture consistently producing clusters with small berries and intense flavors. Wines from this vineyard have been highly acclaimed through the media since our first vintage in 2002, for their power and elegance. Aromatically, we love the lavender and violet tones emanating from this property. We acquired this property in 2000 and farm only 17 acres on this remote 55-acre estate.

This Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of the year with its radiant fruit and bouquet of vanilla bean, baking spices, and fresh tobacco leaf. The flavors are bright and focused with gorgeous layers of confit plum, blackberry jam and hibiscus. This expansive Cabernet Sauvignon finishes with flavors of smoked cherry wood and smooth integrated tannins.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Vinous - "The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder is outrageously beautiful right out of the gate. A wine of aromatic breadth and real presence, the 2019 possesses magnificent depth and tons of pure pedigree. Sweet red cherry, dried herbs, blood orange, menthol and mocha all build effortlessly over time. This explosive, dense Cabernet is a real head-turner. What a wine! 97+"


Jeb Dunnuck - "A classic Mountain Cabernet, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder has lots of brambly, mulberry, blueberry, resinous herbs, and floral notes as well as full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. It shows the texture and opulence of the vintage yet still brings plenty of mountain tannins and structure. 96+"