The 2019 vintage brought us lots of winter rain, frequent foggy spring mornings, and a mild summer with just a handful of brief heat spikes. Temperate fall weather allowed for extended hang time, and our last fruit came off the vines in late October. A benchmark vintage, the 2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet shows notes of black cherry, blueberry, and Asian spice. On the palate, the wine has a profound density of fruit that is structured by fine tannins, while the perfectly balanced acidity elongates a long, savory finish