JS96: Blackberries and black currants with grape skin, lead pencil and pine cone. Full-bodied with round tannins and juicy fruit. Tamed tannins. Bright finish. Classy and authentic. Beautiful now, but will age beautifully.

Mount Veeder is one of Napa Valley’s mountain appellations, sitting high above the valley floor with steep, rugged terrain and cooler temperatures.

What makes it special is how hard it is to grow grapes there—thin soils, lower yields, and intense sun exposure create wines that are more concentrated, structured, and complex than typical Napa wines.

You get deep fruit, firm tannins, and a wild, almost untamed character—and once people connect with that mountain style, it tends to become something they specifically seek out.