# Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon (2019)

- **Producer:** Mayacamas Vineyards
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €167
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, blackberry, ripe fruit, red plum, black cherry, cedar, cloves, vanilla, leather, dried fruit, tobacco, earth

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are dry-farmed and certified organic.
- Some Cabernet Sauvignon vines are over 50 years old.
- Vineyard elevations range from 1,800 to 2,400 feet.
- Yields are very low, often 1-1.5 tons per acre.

## Food pairing

The wine's firm tannins and structure are well-suited to complement the proteins in rich dishes, while its complexity can stand up to robust flavors. The bright acidity helps to cut through the richness of fatty meats.

## 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.