The Mascot 2017 Red Blend, Napa Valley

Description

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 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. Bill Harlan’s son Will Harlan is the winemaker. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot & Cab Franc. Vintage 2017 proved to be one of those seasons that tests the mettle of both the winegrowing team and the vines but ultimately discipline was rewarded as temperatures normalized, sugars rebalanced, acidity held, and harvest began not long thereafter. 2017 Mascot was produced from fruit brought in before wildfires began in autumn. These adversities seem to have heightened the character of the wine, which emerged from the challenges with purity and poise-a testament to the pedig…