By Calculated Risk
Mt. Veeder Napa Valley Red Wine 2014

Winemaker Notes
Coming from the exclusive Mt. Veeder appellation where almost all work is done by hand due to the rugged and steep terrain, this elegant wine offers beautiful notes of black raspberry, currant, and tobacco. Tannins are well integrated and beautifully balanced.

2014 Vintage Recap
California vintners and growers across the state are grateful for another excellent vintage, despite an ongoing drought and earthquake that rocked south Napa in late August just as crush was getting underway. A mild winter and spring caused early bud break, although the overall length of the growing season was similar to past years. A compacted harvest began in July for sparkling wines and started winding down by mid-October for later ripening varieties. Moderate temperatures, with only minimal rain in September, allowed for even ripening. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Pacific Regional Crop Production Report of August 2014, California's wine grape production this year is forecast at 3.9 million tons, down 8 percent from 2013's record high crop. The 2014 harvest is the third largest on record.

Technical Analysis
Blend Composition: 85% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Titratable Acidity: 5.9 g/L
pH: 3.4
Alcohol: 14.30%
Residual Sugar: 0.6 g/l
[Information provided by West Coast Wine Group]