More About 2014 Anthem Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon The Anthem 2014 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon is shaped by one of Napa Valley’s most demanding and expressive landscapes. Grown on steep, rugged slopes high in the Mt. Veeder appellation, the vines contend with rocky, well-drained soils and dramatic temperature shifts driven by elevation and coastal influence. These conditions naturally limit vigor and yields, concentrating the fruit and imprinting the wine with structure, intensity, and a distinctly mountain-born character. From the outset, this Cabernet announces its origin with authority, carrying the imprint of a site where power is earned rather than engineered. In the glass, the 2014 vintage unfolds with depth and control. Dark fruits dominate the core, layered with notes that lean savory and complex, reflecting both the mountain terroir and careful élevage. The palate is firm yet composed, driven by structured tannins that frame the fruit rather than overwhelm it. There is a sense of tension throughout, a hallmark of Mt. Veeder Cabernet, where richness is balanced by freshness and grip, and each element feels deliberately placed rather than opulent. What sets the 2014 Anthem Mt. Veeder Cabernet apart is how gracefully it carries its strength. Time has begun to soften its edges, allowing nuance and dimension to emerge without diminishing its commanding presence. The finish is long and resonant, lingering with dark fruit and subtle savory tones that invite reflection as much as another sip. This is a Cabernet that speaks clearly of its mountain origin and of patient, disciplined craftsmanship, offering an experience that is both powerful and refined, and unmistakably rooted in place.