Winemaker Notes

The 2020 Jovana Mt Veeder Merlot/Cabernet Franc is a blend of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Franc, All the fruit came from Yates Family Vineyard, high upon Mt Veeder. Showing dark ruby color, fresh blueberries, black cherries, and cedar notes leap from the glass. The inviting nose is followed with a broad, juicy mid-palate that is kept in check with a fresh, clean finish. Very pleasing now but will show even better with two to four years of cellaring.

Harvest Notes

The 2020 growing season went from hope and excitement, to literally crash and burn. Timing was everything with the 2020 harvest. When budbreak occurred around the end of February, we were blessed with warm days and clear skies. The growing season was moving along perfectly until the first of two fires hit the Napa Valley. Vineyards in the eastern part of Napa were most affected. Luckily we were able to harvest this fruit from Mt Veeder, on September 24th, before the second fire would affect the vines.