Winemaker Fabrice Bacquey opted to reduce exposure to oxygen during fermentation with the goal of maintaining as much freshness in the fruit as possible
The wine obtained is then aged on fine lees a few months before the blends preceding bottling
but it is the wine's textural finesse and impeccable balance that elevate it to its place among the very finest wines of the year
This is an exceptionally elegant sparkling wine that combines the power of Nebbiolo with the finesse of Champagne-style winemaking
elegant and balanced this year
Mt. Brave 2019 Mount Veeder Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon "color_red" Winemaker Fabrice Bacquey opted to96 Points James Suckling BLEND: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4. 5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot Vineyard: Mt. Brave, Veeder Peak BARREL AGING: 21 months in 100% French oak, 80% new ALCOHOL: 14. 5