Wine Shop | 2021 HALL Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes

The 2021 Mt. Veeder opens with effusive aromas of ripe, dark plum underscored by hint of grilled fennel and forest floor. Dark fruit notes carry through onto the palate, and are accompanied by flavors of black olive and freshly turned earth. The palate is full and mouth-coating, and boasts layered, opulent tannin that leads into focused and extremely lengthy finish.

Black Plum
Dark Fruit
Black Olive
Freshly Turned Earth

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

85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot

Barrel Aging

26 Months in 75% New French Oak

Vineyard Designation

Beller Estate Vineyard and Grower Partners

Appellation

Mount Veeder

Vintage Notes

The alluring 2021 vintage is notable for its low yields, which resulted in an extra degree of concentration in our wines. In a second year of severe drought, the vines grew quickly in the warm spring weather while our team carefully managed irrigation block by block. By summer, the vines had set a lighter than average crop, and cooler weather in August allowed time for multiple vineyard passes to finetune the fruit load and manage the canopy. After a smooth harvest season, we are excited about the beautifully balanced, flavor-packed 2021's.