COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Mount Eden Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mount Eden Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a red wine from Mount Eden Vineyards in California's Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. The estate's vineyards are situated at high elevations, between 1,600 and 2,000 feet, on Franciscan shale soils. The Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted in the early 1980s, using cuttings that trace their heritage back to historic plantings from the late 1800s and early 1900s, themselves derived from Château Margaux. Mount Eden Vineyards, founded in 1945, is recognized for its commitment to expressing terroir through minimal intervention winemaking. The Santa Cruz Mountains' cool climate, influenced by the Pacific Ocean, contributes to the wine's distinctive character.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines descend from cuttings originally from Château Margaux.
Fact 02
Planted on austere, rocky Franciscan shale soils.
Fact 03
Grown at elevations between 1,600 and 2,000 feet.
Fact 04
Dry-farmed, emphasizing sustainable viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mount Eden Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is produced using native ferments in small 1,000-gallon stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, maceration occurs for 6-10 days. The wine then undergoes 22 months of aging in 100% French and American Oak barrels, with 50% new and 50% one-year-old oak. The grapes are hand-harvested from dry-farmed vineyards, adhering to sustainable farming practices. The winemaking approach prioritizes minimal intervention to reflect the vineyard's terroir.
