2023 HALL Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Critic Review
"The 2023 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of blackberries and ripe cherry, laced with notes of graphite, crushed stones, violets, and faint hints of wild herbs. On the palate, it shows both depth and composure, delivering a full-bodied impression supported by fine, integrated tannins. Waves of dark and red fruit are joined by subtle mineral accents and a touch of spice, resulting in a balanced profile. The finish is long and precise, marked by a sense of freshness that highlights its structure and aging potential. While already showing beautifully, it is poised to gain additional nuance and complexity with time in bottle."
96 Points | The Wine Palate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc. It shimmies out with energetic notes of fresh black and red currants, followed by hints of lilacs, forest floor, crushed rocks, and anise. The full-bodied palate is dense with vivacious black fruit and earthy layers, framed by fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant."
95+ Points | Jeb Dunnuck
"Brighter and more lifted, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder offers redcurrants, black cherries, resinous herbs, graphite, and spicy oak. It's medium to full-bodied, focused and tight on the palate, with ripe yet significant tannins, and it has gorgeous balance and length..."
2023 HALL Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
The mountain character of our 2023 Mount Veeder is revealed with open aromas of pine, black currant, olive, and forest floor. The seamless richness on the palate is shaped by perfectly polished tannin that resolves in an opulent finish with a hint of minerality. A delicious and age-worthy wine from this classic appellation.
Pine
Black Currant
Minerality
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 | 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc |
| Barrel Aging | 24 Months in 70% New French Oak |
| Appellation | Mount Veeder |
| Vineyard | Beller Estate Vineyard and Grower Partners |
| Vintage Notes | The 2023 growing season was all about patience. A very long, wet winter replenished the soils and filled our reservoirs. Cooler spring weather delayed budbreak and the start of the growing season by several weeks. Late spring saw moderate warmth and led to substantial canopy growth, as well as a healthy crop load on the vines. Mild, warm temperatures created perfect ripening conditions throughout the summer and early fall. The longer hang time allowed the fruit to reach optimum ripeness, and resulted in a superb vintage that is fresh, full of flavor, with great balance and fruit density. |
| Vintage | 2023 |
