COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Mayacamas Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2019 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Mount Veeder appellation in Napa Valley, California. Mayacamas Vineyards, founded in 1889, is a historic estate known for its traditional winemaking approach. The winery's location on Mount Veeder, at elevations between 1,800 and 2,400 feet, features volcanic soils and a unique microclimate that stresses the vines. This contributes to wines with significant tannins and aging potential. The 2019 vintage is noted for its opulence, resulting in a wine described as rich and flamboyant for the Mayacamas style. The vineyards are dry-farmed and certified organic, with some vines exceeding 50 years in age, contributing to very low yields.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€167
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are dry-farmed and certified organic.
Fact 02
Some Cabernet Sauvignon vines are over 50 years old.
Fact 03
Vineyard elevations range from 1,800 to 2,400 feet.
Fact 04
Yields are very low, often 1-1.5 tons per acre.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2019 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon is produced using 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Mount Veeder. Viticulture is practiced using dry farming and certified organic methods. Fermentation takes place in both stainless steel vats and traditional cement tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in a combination of large oak foudres and neutral barriques. Mayacamas Vineyards employs a winemaking philosophy that emphasizes classical techniques, aiming for elegance and age-worthiness. The 2019 vintage is noted for its opulence, and the winery has incorporated some updated cellar practices, such as the use of stainless steel for fermentation.
