New Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignons from the Napa Valley
It’s officially Cab Season and our Fall 2024 release features two beautiful Cabernet Sauvignons from the famed Mount Veeder Appellation in the Napa Valley. Running a two-person winery is very much like being in a marriage – there’s always give and take. One of these wines is a new addition to our portfolio and was specifically […]
Cab Franc vs. Cabernet Sauvignon: Exploring the Differences Between Two Classic Reds
Did you know that Cab Franc grape is one of the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Sauvignon Blanc? Nearly 70% of Americans drink red wine the majority of the time. This is a broad category that encompasses many different varieties, including Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, among others. Each type of red wine brings its […]
Cab Francs for Spring Wine Drinking
We’re so happy it’s Spring because we need to get warm and dry out. It has been another wet and cool winter here in Napa, with about 70 inches (so far) of rain up on Mount Veeder. By comparison, we received about 60 inches last year. All this rain is great for the vines, and […]
Hidden Gems: Discover Unique Napa Valley Wines
The first commercial winery in Napa opened its doors in 1859. Today, hundreds of wineries and tasting rooms exist throughout the small valley, so this means there are plenty of wines to choose from. In reality, there may be too many. With so many to options, finding hidden gem wineries can be a little tricky but […]
Three New Napa Wines for Spring 2023
Do March showers bring April flowers? Just asking because we’re absolutely soaked in the Napa Valley with 40-plus inches of rain since November. As we wait for the sun and bud break in the vineyards, we’re happily celebrating our Spring debut of three new and very limited production wines, including the first from the 2021 […]
Our Fifth Harvest Ends; New Fall Wines
It’s time for our Fall wine releases, and we’re proud to share two new wines with you. But first, a word about this year’s harvest which was our fifth, and boy did it come early and end quickly due to crazy heat spikes followed by rain. This year’s growing season started out with some frost and […]
Spring 2022 Wine Releases
A new Cabernet Franc / Merlot blend and the second vintage of our flagship Mount Feeder Cabernet Sauvignon.
New Cab Francs for Spring
If it’s Spring, it is time for Cabernet Franc and we have two new wines to celebrate the season – the 2020 Rosé of Cabernet Franc and the 2019 Assemblage, a 50/50 blend of Cab Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 2020 Rosé of Cabernet Franc When you open the bottle the nose is virtually identical to […]
96 Points: 2018 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Franc
We were thrilled to receive this review from wine critic Robert Whitley for the inaugural release of our Cabernet Franc from Mount Veeder. Majuscule 2018 Cabernet Franc, Mount Veeder — Forget whatever you know about cabernet franc before you take your first sip of Majuscule. Light? No. Green? No. Boring? Hell no. This beauty from the […]
