2021 The Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, California 750ml

The Mascot is a Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon made from distinct hillside vineyards; specifically the younger vines of BOND, Harlan Estate, and Promontory. It started out as a small project shared among the family, winemaking team, and close friends. Drawing fruit from blocks of recently replanted vineyards, The Mascot shares a glimpse into the evolution of its parent estates: a youthful snapshot of their future... An athletic balance of energy and density, The Mascot is expressive and approachable early in its life with potential to evolve long into the future...
2021 - As the growing season approached, a relatively dry winter would usher in just over nine inches of rainfall from January through June. Temperatures were moderately cool during these months, but given the low precipitation, we decided to proactively reduce yields through pruning at the very start of the season - enabling our vines to conserve and focus available resources. The month of Ma brought flourishes of warmth when flowering began, and the vines, seeming quite happy with the state of things, carried through the remaining ripening season with flying colors. The wine that emerged was at once supple and poised; its mantle of red fruit accented by dark details, like crimson velvet embroidered with fine violet threads. The tannins are smooth and sheer, with resolute acidity, lending to the palate a distinct classicism. The wine's breadth gradually gathers itself from its periphery and focuses its energy toward a penetrating finish. This noble proportioned structure is surprisingly approachable - especially for a vintage from the Napa Valle, whose wines are already renowned for their potential longevity. | The Mascot