COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
PRODUCER
Mount Eden Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mount Eden Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a distinguished red wine from Mount Eden Vineyards in California's Santa Cruz Mountains. The vineyard's high-altitude, cool-coastal location on Franciscan shale soils contributes to its distinctive character. Founded in 1945, Mount Eden Vineyards is known for its small-lot production and a winemaking philosophy focused on natural expression. Winemaker Jeffrey Patterson has guided the estate since 1981, prioritizing gentle handling of the grapes. The low-yielding vines, some dating back to the 1950s, are a key factor in the wine's concentrated profile. The 2018 vintage is noted for its classic Santa Cruz Mountains style, reflecting the region's inherent elegance and acidity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€100
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard sits at 2,000 ft elevation on infertile shale.
Fact 02
Original vines planted in the 1950s yield scant fruit.
Fact 03
Winemaker emphasizes 'wine growing, not winemaking'.
Fact 04
Unfined and unfiltered production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mount Eden Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is produced using a philosophy of 'wine growing rather than winemaking,' emphasizing gentleness and naturalness. Fermentation is often initiated with native yeasts. The wine is aged for approximately two years in French and American oak barrels, a mix of new and used. Production includes unfined and unfiltered bottling. The vineyard is farmed sustainably without irrigation, and its low-yielding nature is a key characteristic.
