750 ml

An exquisite collision of fresh blueberry and rose petal deepens with Asian spice and vanilla tones. Thrilling energy sets this vineyard block apart. 

"Flavors of blue fruits and mocha abound with rounding texture lift this wine on your palate. The long, steady finish exhibits why mountain Merlot stands alone."

Winemaker Chris Carpenter

100% Merlot

"This Cabernet Sauvignon has great spice, minerality, notes of blue fuits, toast, and dark cherry that combine with bright florals notes, weights and wonderful finished."

Winemaker Chris Carpenter

87.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot

Our 2012 Mt. Brave Merlot has ripe boysenberry aromas and flavors layered with notes of Asian spice. This wine is rich in fruit and balanced by structure, minerality and acidity for a mouthwatering finish.

An exquisite collision of fresh blueberry and rose petal deepens with Asian spice and vanilla tones. Thrilling energy sets this vineyard block apart. Extroverted structure and inky richness are marks of the fabulous 2019 growing season.

"The 2022 Mt. Brave Cabernet Franc bursts with vibrant strawberry-rhubarb pie, a whisper of pine resin, and beautiful tannins that integrate seamlessly with the red fruit and delicate floral notes."
— Winemaker Chris Carpenter

99 Points 
Jonathan Cristaldi 
Decanter, July 2025

Good winter rains at the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022 broke a three-year drought. A moderate spring followed. Summer weather was stable up until a very intense Labor Day heatwave—which was somewhat mitigated by mountain air in our estate vineyards. Light rains arrived mid-September. We harvested the Cabernet Franc on September 13 and the Zinfandel on September 21.

"The 2022 Mt. Brave Malbec delivers bold blueberry and strawberry compote to the midpalate, lifted by natural acidity and framed by robust tannins. Hints of toast, white pepper, and sage add layers of intrigue to this powerful mountain Malbec."
— Winemaker Chris Carpenter 

99 Points 
Jonathan Cristaldi 
Decanter, July 2025

"A great example of why Merlot belongs in the mountains, the 2022 Mt. Brave Merlot opens with boysenberry, blueberry jam, and deep chocolate. Minerality and mouthwatering acidity refresh the palate on the way to a lengthy finish."
— Winemaker Chris Carpenter

97 Points 
Jim Gordon 
JamesSuckling.com, December 2024