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Yates Family Vineyard
Reviews
2007 Fleur de Veeder - 92 pts
"Shows the rich,concentrated tannins associated with Mount Veeder, as well as the rich, ripe fruit. Oak stands out, with toasty caramel, as well as strong flavors of blackberries, cherries and currants. Yet the real star is the mouthfell. It's fleshy and almost fatty and should develop in the bottle through 2013." - Wine Enthusiast (June 2010)
2006 Alden Perry Reserve - 92 pts
"Shows the mountain tannins of Mount Veeder, but is so soft and fruity, you can drink it now. Displays waves of blackberries, red and black currants, orange zest, violets, smoky sandalwood and pepper flavors. Best now and through 2012" - Wine Enthusiast (Sept 2009)
2006 Cheval - 92 pts
"The lusciousness factor on this wine is high. It's soft, dry and silky, with sensual flavors of red cherries, vanilla, cola, herbs and anise. Almost like a Pinot Noir, but a little bit more full-bodied. Drink now." - Wine Enthusiast (Sept 2009)
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - 92 pts (Cellar Selection)
"Here's a big, dark, tannic mountain Cab that's clearly in need of time. It seems balanced enough for the long haul, a dry wine with proper acidity and a deep core of blackberries, currants and cassis, accented with smoky oak. Should hit it stride between 2010 and 2014" - Wine Enthusiast (Sept 2009)
2005 Alden Perry Reserve – Gold
2008 West Coast Wine Competition (Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine)
2005 Cheval – Bronze
2008 West Coast Wine Competition (Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine)
2005 White Horse – Gold
2008 West Coast Wine Competition (Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine)
2004 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon. 88 pts
“There’s soft, juicy Cabernet at the middle of this wine, but the tannins are black, tarry and unrelenting. This is a mountain wine that requires long cellar time.”-Wine and Spirits Magazine (Dec. 2007)
2004 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon. 89 pts
“Made very much in the modern cult style, this is an enormously rich, soft, immediately delicious wine, with a milk chocolate edge to the blackberry, cherry and new oak flavors.” - S.H.-Wine Enthusiast Magazine (Dec. 2007)
2004 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Franc. 89 pts
“Softer and gentler than a Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine, from one of the best but least known of Napa’s mountain appellations, offers a wealth of oak-influenced cherry flavors. It finishes dry and spicy and complex.” – S.H.-Wine Enthusiast Magazine (Dec. 2007)
2004 Mt. Veeder Merlot 85 pts
“Soft and direct, this Merlot has cooked or jellied flavors of raspberries, cherries, blackberries and milk chocolate. Finishes a little sweet in toasty, new oak vanilla. Drink now.” — S.H.-Wine Enthusiast Magazine (Dec. 2007)
1999 Alden Perry Reserve 92 pts
“A huge, extracted wine, with massive fruit and berry flavors that flooded the palate. Framed in thick but soft tannins, it’s opulent in the mouth, but a stinging bite of youthful acidity almost demands aging through 2006.”-Wine Enthusiast Magazine (Oct. 2003)
1999 Mount Veeder Merlot 92 pts
“Blackberry, black current, violets, pepper, espresso, chocolate, and an array of oriental spices are wrapped in a lush, velvety texture. Despite the massive fruit, the wine is dry, and the tannins are a wonder.”-Wine Enthusiast Magazine (Oct. 2003)