Henry's Keep <br> Red Wine bottle shot
2019
Henry's Keep
Red Wine
/
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Tasting Notes

Produced from the choicest parcels of our ridgeline vineyard, this Bordeaux style blend is anchored in Cabernet Sauvignon, combined elegantly with Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2019 Henry’s Keep, Red Wine offers a bouquet of elderberry, blackberry, violet and sandalwood that fuses intricately with notes of cinnamon, cacao and caramel on the palate. The finish is adorned by mouthcoating, silky tannins that complement the robust fruit of this intricate blend.  

Tasting Notes

Produced from the choicest parcels of our ridgeline vineyard, this Bordeaux style blend is anchored in Cabernet Sauvignon, combined elegantly with Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2019 Henry’s Keep, Red Wine offers a bouquet of elderberry, blackberry, violet and sandalwood that fuses intricately with notes of cinnamon, cacao and caramel on the palate. The finish is adorned by mouthcoating, silky tannins that complement the robust fruit of this intricate blend.  

Vineyard Details
Source
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Technical Notes
Alc
14.5%
pH
3.91
TA
5.5 g/L
Aging
22 months in French oak (50% new)
Blend

85% Cabernet Sauvignon

9% Malbec

4% Petit Verdot

2% Cabernet Franc

Noteworthy Highlights
95 Points
“I get the sense that winemaker Steve Rogstad and his team like the edginess that Mount Veeder fruit brings into the winery and that they work hard not to tame it too much. This vintage of Henry’s Keep shows that edge beautifully, with bold Cabernet-driven fruit, easy grip and a long finish that is already integrating the oak spice notes. Drink now or age a while — you win either way.”
- Wine Review Online
“This estate grown blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with some Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cab Franc is suffused with mountain brush, dried violets, blackberry, and cinnamon. Finely grained tannins adorn the palate, unmasking a looming shadow of flavors, from black olive and slate to balsamic and toffee.”
- The Tasting Panel
“A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Henry's Keep Proprietary Red Wine is built along similar lines as the straight Cabernet but with a touch more complexity. In addition to the sage, bay, black cherries and cassis, there are additional Updated 6/1/2023 2 floral and herbal notes woven throughout. It's medium to full-bodied and framed by dusty tannins, firm yet silky, with a long finish.”
- Wine Advocate
“Blackberries, blackcurrants, peppercorns, tobacco leaves, tar, dried violets and mocha on the nose. Sweet spices, too. Full-bodied with firm, plush tannins and a succulent core of spiced dark fruit. Drink after 2023.”
- James Suckling
“Firmly structured and densely concentrated, this tightly wound winshows deep blueberry and blackberry flavors, generous cedar and clove accents, and good length on the finish. The tannins need time to resolve, so the wine will be best from 2028 through 2040.”
- Wine Enthusiast
See all Wines