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Which number is Mount Veeder AVA?
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#12
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Where is Mount Veeder AVA located?
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On the east-facing slopes of the Mayacamus Mountains.
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Describe the climate of Mount Veeder AVA.
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Mount Veeder is the coolest of the three Mayacamus Range AVAs. The cooling breezes from San Pablo Bay account for this, and they also bring the occasional morning fog.
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What is the result of the cool climate in Mount Veeder?
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It results in slow ripening and the longest growing season in Napa Valley.
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What is the terrain like in Mount Veeder?
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The rugged mountain terrain is quite hilly versus the valley floor.
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What is the general flavor profile of Mount Veeder AVA wines?
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The flavor profile includes abundant, firm, fine tannins. The wines are rich and concentrated in texture, but not thick. High-elevation acidity offers balance. Finally, there is usually a stony minerality.
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What is the general character of Hess Collection wines from Mount Veeder estate vineyards?
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They are an expression of the unique mountain climate and offer complexity, structure and elegance.
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What is the effect of the addition of a little Malbec to the Cabernet Sauvignon in Hess Collection wines from Mount Veeder estate vineyards?
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It intensifies the fruit and slightly softens the tannins for a long, elegant finish.
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What are Lokoya wines identified with?
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The terroir of Napa's mountain vineyards.
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What are the aromas of the 2006 Lokoya wines?
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They include violets, espresso beans and minerality.
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What is the mouthfeel of the 2006 Lokoya wines?
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It is fantastically textured and layered with dark berries and sweet tannins.
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What are the aromas of the 2007 Lokoya wines?
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They include blueberry, violets and cinnamon toast.
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What is the palate of the 2007 Lokoya wines?
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It is full-bodied and concentrated, with long aging potential.
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What rating did Robert Parker give the 2007 Lokoya?
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99 points.
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