Since the 1950's Mayacamas Vineyards has made a name for themselves in being one of the best producers of California Cabernet - not a small feat! The winery takes a traditional and almost old world approach to all of their wines, preserving the identity and terroir of their mountain fruit (mostly from Mt. Veeder), in order to create wines that are meant to last. Older expressions of their wines are compelling and truly complex, a treat for those who have patience!
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Cabernet Franc and MerlotMayacamas Estate Vineyards (Mt Veeder AVA)100% Estate SourcedVolcanic ash and igneous rocky soils1,800 to 2,400 ft elevationHand-harvestedFermented in concrete and stainless steelAged 20 months in large format foudre (10HL-45HL) and 14 months in neutral French oak barrique (228L)14% abv
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2022
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Style
Elegant , Fruity , Minerally
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Full Bodied