2017 The Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley, California 750ml

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... An athletic balance of energy and density, The Mascot is expressive and approachable early in its life with potential to evolve long into the future... Red fruit and baking spice intermingle on the nose, while on entry, the wine is soft, gently accelerating as it reveals athletic structure and shape, culminating in transparency and poise. | The Mascot

An exotic perfume of hard spices - clove & licorice - create a pathway for deep waves of myrrh, sandalwood, and bold black fruit aromatics. The flavor profile follows with black fruit up front - Mission fig, currant, and wild blackberries - continuing to build in complexity with lavender, iron pan, gravel, and basalt. There is a focused structure with firm tannins and moderate acidity. | Falling Bright