CA B E R N E T S AU V I G N O N
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F L AV O R D E S C R I P T O R S
M t. Brave’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon has a full and rich texture that mingles with the
aromas of violets and flavors of raspberries, blueberries and a touch of vanilla. Combined with
mountain tannins that are massaged into an approachable, mouth-filling crescendo, the finish
culminates with notes of mountain shale.
PHILOSOPHY & TERROIR
Mt. Brave is a tribute to the pioneering spirit of those who settled the rugged terrain of Mt.
Veeder during the 1800s and an homage to the Wappo Indians, “the brave ones”, who were the original
inhabitants of this extraordinary place.
The Mt. Brave Vineyard, once the Chateau Potelle Vineyard, was established decades ago at elevations
ranging from 1,400 to 1,800 feet. While Mt. Veeder is cool, Mt. Brave sits above the fog line, with
morning sun warming the grapes each day. Soils are a sparse, gravelly loam. Nutrients and minerals are
scant, resulting in tiny berries with concentrated and complex flavors. At harvest, small lug boxes
must be carefully moved up and down the steep slopes to protect both vines and vineyard workers.
V I N E YA R D S
Appellation 100% Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
Mt. Brave & Veeder Peak Vineyards in The northern part of the Mt. Veeder AVA
Elevation 1,400 to 1,800 feet
Cabernet Sauvignon Clones 3309 • Rootstocks 4 and 337
V I T I C U LT U R E & W I N E M A K I N G
Winemaker / Chris Carpenter Viticulturist / Mariano Navarro
Tannin management begins in the vineyard
Hand-harvested in cool morning hours
Average Brix at Harvest 25º
In-barrel malolactic fermentation using native strains
Barrel-to-tank racking for natural clarity
Aging in French oak barrels 22 months (85% new oak)
93.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
14.4% Alcohol
ACCLAIM
92 points – The Wine Advocate, December 2012 – “Dark raspberries, flowers, mint and new leather
flesh out in this exciting large-scaled wine. I especially like the density, richness and roundness
here. In other words, this is a beautifully balanced, harmonious wine from Chris Carpenter.
Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.”
W W W. M T B R AV E W I N E S . C O M
Address & Contact Info: P.O. BOX 328, OAKVILLE, CA 94562 PH: (866)715-1993, Facebook: Mt. Brave Wines, Twitter: @MtBraveWines