The Mascot 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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The Mascot is a Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon made from
distinct hillside vineyards; specifically, the younger vines of BOND, Harlan
Estate, and Promontory. It started out as a small project shared among the
family, winemaking team, and close friends. Drawing fruit from blocks of
recently replanted vineyards, The Mascot shares a glimpse into the evolution of
its parent estates: a youthful snapshot of their future.
The fruit of the young vines maintained a measured balance
that gave the team little indication that harvest was imminent. Fog and
temperate days followed in September, whe--relying more on instinct than
empirical cue--we began to pick. This judgmen--as well as the gentle nature of
the season--is confirmed in the subtle, ethereal power of the vintage, which
reveals itself first in the deep, brooding aromas of dark fruit, black tea, and
herbal notes. The texture expands around a lifted structure, as powdery tannins
gently resolve. This diffused, enigmatic softness is anchored on the mid-palate
by a gratifying density, which prepares the senses for a flourish of hidden
energy and vivid detail that illuminates the finish.