Henry’s Keep is a tribute to Henry Brandlin, who in 1926 was the first to plant grapes on the family estate on Mount Veeder (one that had specialized in orchard fruit from the 1870’s forward) and you’ll want to keep some of his “keep” in your trophy cellar. Bold blackberry and cassis get a nice offset from dried herbs, and dusty tannins that keep the flavors pushing through an extended finish. It’s great right now, and it will turn elegant with further bottle aging. Contains 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.
Brandlin Estate, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley (California) 2018
By Rich Cook