Mt. Brave, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2015

Dec 18, 2018

By Robert Whitley

 Winemaker Chris Carpenter also authored the spectacular La Jota Merlot, from the other side of the Napa Valley, from this excellent vintage.  The Mt. Brave is equally stunning but a bit more suave and approachable, showing a note of cedar and wood spice on the nose, with ripe black fruits on the palate and uncommon balance for such a big wine.  The finish is long and memorable. 

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley

Grape Variety

Merlot

Color

Red

Vintage

2015

Score

96

Price

US $ 80.00

Producer

Mt. Brave