COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Maybach Family Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Materium by Maybach Family Vineyards is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley. The wine originates from the Weitz Vineyard (Leopoldina Vineyard) on the eastern hills of Oakville, at an elevation of 1,000 feet. This boutique producer, founded by Chris Maybach, focuses on creating highly sought-after, limited-production wines that reflect their distinguished terroir. The Maybach name carries a legacy of luxury and precision, a philosophy extended to their winemaking. Materium is considered a 'cult' wine, celebrated for its exceptional concentration and elegant structure, stemming from the vineyard's unique volcanic soils and meticulous farming.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€388
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard is located near other prestigious sites like Screaming Eagle and Dalla Valle.
Fact 02
The Maybach name is linked to the pioneering automotive designer Wilhelm Maybach.
Fact 03
Production is extremely limited, typically between 400-600 cases per vintage.
Fact 04
The wine is crafted by renowned winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Materium is produced using 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard block in Oakville, Napa Valley. Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown employs a minimalist approach, focusing on small-lot fermentation to capture the essence of the terroir. The wine is aged for around 20 months, primarily in new French oak barrels, which contributes to its structure and complexity. Viticulture emphasizes low yields and meticulous hand-farming to ensure the highest quality fruit is harvested from the shallow, volcanic soils. This combination of site-specific fruit and careful, hands-off winemaking results in a wine of extraordinary concentration and elegance.
