Mt. Brave Malbec (2018)

Mt. Brave is a high‑elevation Napa Valley winery dedicated to crafting powerful, site‑driven wines from the rugged slopes of the Mt. Veeder AVA. Drawing on vineyards perched 1,400–1,800 feet above the valley floor, Mt. Brave produces small‑lot Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc marked by intense minerality, firm structure, and concentrated mountain fruit. The winery honors both the early pioneers who first farmed Mt. Veeder in the 1800s and the Wappo people—“the brave ones”—who originally inhabited the region. Farming here is notoriously challenging due to thin, rocky soils and steep terrain, but the struggle yields deeply expressive wines with notable aging potential.

A beautifully pure expression of Malbec, the nose delights with rhubarb and red cherries. The acidity is bright, while the mouthfeel is silky and framed by broad tannins.