2019 Mayacamas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
Description
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect example of what Mayacamas produces: fresh, clean and classy wines from the peak of Mt. Veeder. All aspects of this fall perfectly into place, while showcasing true elegance. This is a great reminder of the classic days of the Napa Valley, when producers prided themselves on crafting wines with elegance, balance and finesse before the big, bold influence of Robert Parker. The flavour profile here is somewhat Bordeaux-esque in style, not overly intense, and full of high-quality dark red fruit on the palate. The tannins are very well-integrated, and there’s a great vibrancy on the finish.
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Colour
Red -
Sweetness
Dry -
Vintage
2019 -
Alcohol
14% -
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon -
Body
Medium Bodied -
Producer
Mayacamas Vineyards
Critics reviews
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a pretty rich, bombastic wine, especially for Mayacamas. A blast of dark fruit, incense, tobacco, licorice, spice and mocha hits the palate. I would give the 2019 at least a few years in bottle to settle down, as it is quite the powerhouse today. This is an unusually flamboyant wine with plenty of richness and a bit less in the way of subtlety. The opulence of the vintage comes through loud and clear.
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon remains true to the winery's historic style, offering complex notes of dried herbs and mixed berries, carried across the palate by a wine that's medium-bodied, crisp and somewhat lean by modern Napa standards. It finishes long and dusty, promising well for the future.
Drink 2025 - 2040