2019 · Crouse Vineyard Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
Eleve
Red · Mount Veeder, United States
Bold structured
Dry · Fruit-forward · Tannic · Textured
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Hand‑picked earlyWhole‑berry gravity feedCold soakNative yeast fermentationHand punch‑downUnfiltered bottling30 ‑month, 60% new French oak
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
Eleve
United States
Eleve is a privately owned Napa Valley producer with three estate vineyards in the Oak Knoll District, including Laki’s, Destin, and 11:11 vineyards, acquired beginning in 2012. Its “vineyard first” philosophy emphasizes premium farming practices, with vineyard work carried out in collaboration with Renteria Vineyard Management. Winemaking is led by Kirk Venge, reflecting a focused estate approach rooted in the character of its Oak Knoll sites.
Vineyard scale
Small
20-40 ha