Our third year release, Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, was born above the clouds on Mount Veeder, at an average altitude of approximately 1500 metres.
One hundred years ago, this vineyard and its cellars were used as a hideout for smugglers during the early Prohibition era.
Aromas of walnut, pine and laurel emerge, followed by lively licorice and plum on the palate.
White pepper and bitter cherry fruit flavours alternate beneath firm tannins, while hints of sweet tobacco leaf lead to a long, energetic finish.
It's delicious to drink now, but it tastes even better with age.
Fields: USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) certified organic.
Located at an elevation of more than 2,400 feet, it offers views to the west and south of San Francisco and the Golden Gate, with ribbons of grape vines draping down the hillsides.
Although beautiful from above, mountain grapes are forced to work hard, craving nutrients and producing small, concentrated berries.
This is a winemaker's dream vintage.
Consistent growing conditions and cool temperatures allowed the grapes to ripen slowly in 2019.
Harvesting was bountiful across Napa Valley with above average yields and high quality fruit.
At Mount Veeder, this very successful harvest has produced the best Cabernet Sauvignon grapes we could have hoped for.
The Vice is a brand that produces small batches of high quality wines from Napa Valley.
Each wine is made from a single grape variety, hand-selected from vineyards that best represent that grape variety and its region.
The brand was born from passionate people, sustainable agriculture, years of expertise in the wine industry and an understanding of current consumer wine trends.
The Vice is as personal a brand as you could ask for, and it's all run by the founders.
They drive trucks to get the grapes, crush them, bottle them, label them, and do as much by hand as possible.
The founders also design the labels, market and sell the wines.
The Vice believes that "the best wine in the world" does not necessarily mean "the most expensive," and is committed to providing the highest quality wines at the best value.