2012 Merlot-Cabernet LA PASTIÈRE

 2012 LA PASTIÈRE ,  Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
65% Merlot 35% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes October 2024

The mountain grapes from Mount Veeder, the cool climate, longer time to ripen, and our respectful winemaking have created this opulent Merlot rich in color and flavors of complex fruit, wild blackberries, violet, and spice, vanilla from the oak aging.

This Merlot is full, deep, intensely fruity and soft. A true mountain grown jewel.

Our Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon brings the elegance, dark cassis aromas and the gorgeous structure that enables great longevity.

For many, our La Pastière is the ultimate  wine with complex and round mouthfeel plus the perfect structure to hold everything together.

This wine with will elevate any elaborate dinner with a handsome piece of meat, or a simple gathering with chicken, rich fish, cheese, creamy pasta, many vegetarian foods:  you’ll have a winning pairing.

Dare to serve it with a really good quality Hamburger or Pizza (avoid tomato sauce in excess).  That’s what we’ve done and loved the match.

WINE SPECS:

Varietal: 65% Mountain Merlot 35% Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: 100 % Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Harvested: October 2012
Alcohol: 14.1 %
Aging: 20 months in 100% French oak barrels, 75 % new.
Cases produced: 22 cases
Release Date: October 2024, after 10 years of aging in the bottle.
Price: $156.00 per bottle
End of the Year Limited Special: $98.00 per bottle
Allocation per person: 6 bottles
As long as the  very limited allocated inventory lasts.