Lokoya Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a stunning red wine sourced from the steep, rocky slopes of Mt. Veeder in Napa Valley, California. This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a complex bouquet of black and blue fruits, including blackberries, blueberries, and cassis, intermingled with hints of violet, warm spices, and a touch of graphite, reflecting its unique high-altitude terroir. On the palate, it is full-bodied and robust, showcasing well-structured tannins and a lively acidity that beautifully counterpoises the opulent fruit core, leading to an impressively long, layered finish. The Lokoya Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, with its remarkable depth, balance, and longevity, is an extraordinary choice for robust meat dishes or as a standalone indulgence on special occasions.
Critic Ratings
James Suckling Review - Rated 100:
Insane aromas of black currants, crushed stones, violets, and sweet dark tobacco. Black truffle. Full-bodied with superb depth of fruit and plush and chewy tannins that give tension and length. It reminds me of the 1975 La Mission Haut Brion because of the stone, iodine and purple fruits. Love. Made from 100% cabernet sauvignon. 883 cases produced. Needs four or five years to come together.
Jeb Dunnuck Review - Rated 98:
A massive, powerful, full-bodied beast of a wine that reminds me of a great vintage of Ch teau Latour with its structure and regal character, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder offers a beautiful bouquet of blackberries, wild cherries, iron, spring flowers, and wild scrub brush. It's concentrated, has massive extract and richness, no shortage of tannins, and a huge finish. It's not for the instant gratification crowd and needs 7-8 years of bottle age, but it will see its 30th birthday in fine form.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 98:
Sourced from a single block of the estate Veeder Peak Vineyard (1,800 feet above sea level), Lokoya's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder boasts plenty of cedar, bay leaf and cherries on the nose. This wine shows a more linear nature than the other Lokoya bottlings, being full-bodied but streamlined, velvety and concentrated, with a long, richly textured finish.
Wine Spectator Review - Rated 96:
Offers a very, very serious core of dark, winey blackberry pâte de fruit, plum reduction and boysenberry compote coated liberally with ganache, roasted apple wood and anise notes. Shows a fleshy, velvety edge, but there's a bolt of iron buried here, keeping this ramrod straight through the finish. A long violet echo shows its purity, but patience is required, as the structure is very strident. Best from 2028 through 2050. 883 cases made.
