Wine Shop | 2020 HALL Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes

This wine opens with concentrated aromas of ripe, dark plum are underscored by hints of wild sage and sous bois. Plum notes carry through to the palate, and layer into soft, lush and opulent tannin. The finish boasts delicious, penetrating flavors of earth, black olive, and leather.

Black Plum
Sage
Earth
Black Olive

Vineyard notes

Mount Veeder AVA

Graces the rugged slopes of the southern stretches of the Mayacamas Mountains. Perched between 200 and 2,600 feet in elevation, the vineyards reside above the veil of fog.

Ancient Seabed Soils

Upward of five million years ago, ancient seabeds were thrust upward during the mountain's formation. Shallow, sedimentary soils are predominantly sandy loam.

Distinctive Delicacy

The combination of shallow soils and cooler temperatures leads to small berries with concentrated flavors and structure distinctive to Mount Veeder.

Wine Facts

Created by uplift from seismic activity and movement of tectonic plates some 12 million years ago, Mount Veeder is derived from ancient sea beds. These sedimentary soils are infused with the decayed remnants of the forests native to the area, which leads to a distinctively dark berry and exotic, wild mountain character. Because of the rugged, steep terrain of this mountain appellation, the yields are inherently miniscule, with tiny berries bursting with concentrated and densely tannic structures.

Bottle Size

750ml

Varietal Composition

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Barrel Aging

26 Months in 75% New French Oak

Vineyard Designation

Beller Estate Vineyard

Appellation

Mount Veeder

Vintage Notes

The winter of 2020 was warm and dry, setting off bud break and the growing season slightly earlier than usual throughout Napa Valley. It wasn't until the end of March that cold, rainy weather arrived, and the mild spring gave the vines a strong, early start. Moderately warm days held through the summer and early fall, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and develop complex flavor and tannin balance, while maintaining fresh acidity. This vintage produced great wines that are concentrated, focused, and beautifully balanced.