O'Shaughnessy "Mount Veeder" Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 [1.5L MAGNUM]
(Napa Valley, California) - [IWR 96] [WA 95+] [VM 93] [JS 93]
Regular price $330.00 Sale price $299.97 Save $30.03
About The Winery:
O’Shaugnessy Estate produces wine from mostly Bordeaux grape varieties in vineyards, well placed on mountain sites in the Napa Valley. On Howell Mountain, much of their site was planted over a 5 year period between 1997 and 2002 where they now have 120 acres of land, of which 35 acres are planted to vines. That includes 12 acres of vines they were able to purchase in 2012. 29 acres are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, and the remaining 6 acres of their Howell Mountain vineyard is planted to Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec, Carmenere, St. Macaire and Gros Verdot. The vines on Howell Mountain at above the fog line at 1,800 feet. Here, you find terroir of rocks, stones, volcanic material and red clay.
On Mount Veeder they own 65 acres of land, with 17 acres planted to vines. This vineyard has been in use by O’Shaugnessy since 2002. The O’Shaugnessy Estate vineyard on Mount Veeder is planted to 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Their Woolls Ranch vineyard was purchased in 2006. While the vineyard is a massive 265 acre estate, only 32 acres are cultivated with vines, most of which is Cabernet Sauvignon. Woolls Ranch has been in production since 2012.
In addition, O’Shaugnessy Estate has 30 acres which are planted to white wine grape varieties, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc in Oakville.
O’Shaugnessy Estate produces Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder and Napa Valley. In addition, they make Chardonnay from Oakville and Merlot from Howell Mountain and Sauvignon Blanc from Oakville.
Ratings & Reviews
96 Points - International Wine Report:
"The 2015 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon is a total knockout in this vintage. It instantly opens with seductive aromas of ripe dark currants, blueberries, sweet exotic spices, violets, pencil shavings and tobacco all taking shape. Incredibly expressive, this full-bodied red is dense, layered with a gorgeous voluptuous texture that is nearly impossible to resist. It continues to display remarkable depth and concentration, with a mouthful of delicious ripe dark fruits and exotic spices that envelope the palate. This stunning wine comes to an end with a wonderful supple finish which shows tremendous length. While this is nothing short of absolutely stunning now, it will also cellar marvelously over the next decade or two. 2020-2040."- J. D'Angelo (7/18)
95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
"Inky purple-black in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt Veeder gives up notes of black currant pastilles, baked blackberries and mulberries with hints of mocha, underbrush and smoked meat. Full-bodied and completely packed with wonderful earth, fruit and savory layers, it has a rock-solid foundation of ripe tannins and refreshing acid, finishing with great purity." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown (31st Oct 2017)
93 Points - Antonio Galloni's Vinous:
"The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder) is by far the most refined of the wines I tasted at O'Shaughnessy. Sweet floral notes, bright red-toned fruit and mid-weight structure give the 2015 much of its distinctive personality and feel. Next to the other 2015s here, the Mount Veeder Cabernet is lifted, polished and impeccably gracious. O'Shaughnessy's Mount Veeder site seems to have handled the rigors of the growing season far better than Howell Mountain." - Antonio Galloni (Mar 2018)
93 Points - James Suckling:
"Lots of blackcurrant and rose petal character with hints of stems. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A solid wine with a future. Give it two to four years to soften. Try in 2020."