Brandlin Estate Henry's Keep Proprietary Red Wine 2013
Brandlin
Since its debut vintage in 2003, Steve Rogstad has guided the winemaking at Brandlin Vineyard, crafting wines that have earned renown for their vineyard-inspired depth and complexity, robust mountain structure and age-worthiness.
Legacy Story: Henry’s Keep is Brandlin’s flagship wine, a proprietary red blend comprised of the highest quality grapes from the Brandlin Vineyard. “Henry’s Keep” pays homage to the family patriarch, Henry Brandlin, who would “keep” from each vintage a selection of the estates’ most exceptional grapes for his family’s own bottled wine. Continuing that tradition, the Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from a small, western- facing block that consistently produces rich and intensely concentrated fruit. Blended with a selection of each vintage’s finest Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the result is a compelling and complex wine.
Additional Information
“Coming off a string of cooler vintages, 2013 was a dry, warm, sun-kissed vintage on the slopes of Mount Veeder. A big, opulent red wine, our Henry’s Keep exhibits deep notes of black currants, boysenberry and blackcherry fruit and spiced with coffee, mocha, anise and a hint of camphor. A lush, full-bodied wine, the tannins are round, supple and age-worthy, lending structure and precision to the long finish.” – Steve Rogstad, Winemaker
Technical Details
- Appellation: Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
- Winemaker: Steve Rogstad
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Ttl Acidity: 5.8 g/L
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 12/750ml
- Varietals: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc
Recent Press
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Score: 93 Points
The Wine Advocate Author: Robert Parker
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2015“This just has more of everything. The juicy fruit notches it up to a glorious level. It has a deep ruby/purple color, loads of blackberry and cassis fruit, juicy licorice and plump medium to full bodied mouthfeel. This is a beauty and quite sexy and lush. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.” -
Score: 94 Points
Vinous Author: Antonio Galloni
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2015“The 2013 Henry's Keep is another exotic, beguiling wine that melds together expressive aromatics and bold, racy fruit. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, mint and sweet spices open up in an effortless, intense wine full of character.”
