All five varieties are used in bordeaux blends in various proportions. The regions richly intense, ageworthy wines reflect the independent spirit of its mountain growers and vintners, borne of rugged conditions. The 20 cabernet sauvignon the first cabernet produced by andy erickson and his team marks the beginning of a bright new era of winemaking at mayacamas. Mayacamas bob travers was, in the 1960s and 1970s, considered a giant of napa valley cabernet. Since the first vines were planted in the state by spanish pioneers in the 18th century, the region has made the most of its ideal climatic conditions, which range from hot, dry and arid to windswept and cool, for vineyard cultivation and wine production. Mayacamas vineyards 1998 cabernet sauvignon library release. California it isnt difficult to see how california became one of the worlds most important, successful and influential wine regions. Winemakers and producers seemingly must participate in this cacophony of messages in order for their wines to attract the attention of consumers. These grapes add a breadth and complexity to the final wine while their similarity to cabernet sauvignon maintains a consistent and harmonious character. Even at thirty years of age, the 1984 is a youngster, with enough depth, structure and intensity to drink well for another 1020 years. To call this a second label of spottswoodes isnt quite fair, its such a. Cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, pinot noir, merlot and zinfandel have become the flagship grape varietals of the napa valley, however, recent years have seen much expansion and experimentation undertaken by the large and small. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon 2009 mount veeder, napa valley.
Mayacamas winery is a historic winery located high in the mayacamas mountains west of the actual napa valley near mt. Countys first single vineyard cabernet sauvignon from the 1974 vintage. Additional information on mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon 2009. Cabernet sauvignonmerlot, macari, bergen road, north fork of long. Elsewhere in the new world, south africa had a very good year in 2009, and wineries across the cape. The alexander valley is a californian american viticultural area ava just north of healdsburg. The schottensteins are only the 4th owners in this history of mayacamas. Thats not to say that things always improve in the inexorable march of progress, but those who idealize an unchanging moment in history blind themselves to one of lifes great. Carmenere was cultivated in the region until the latter half of the 19th century but is now more closely associated with chile. Thanks in part to how those early wines have aged, he is again achieving the status of an icon. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon 1984, red wine from united. Mayacamas napa valley, california wine cabernet sauvignon. The mountain terroir at mayacamas ranges from 1,800 to 2,400 feet in elevation and the estate spans 475 acres, only 50 of which are dedicated to vine.
Deep, tightly wound and superexpressive, the 20 is simply magnificent today. Their way of making wine survived into the early 80s, producing such. Mayacamas late harvest zinfandel 1984, red wine from united. Approximately 50 acres of vineyards are on the 500 acre property which ranges in elevation from 1,800 to 2,400 feet the uppermost part of their vineyards are among the highest in all of napa county. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon 2003 andy erickson, cabernet sauvignon, mayacamas vineyards 205. Mayacamas vineyards 1998 cabernet sauvignon library release napa valley perched atop the rugged mayacamas mountains that divide the napa and sonoma valleys, this prized site produces some of the. The new owners are only the fourth group of owners in the estates long history. The winery sits on the edge of a crater on a extinct volcano. Granted ava status in 1984, the boundaries of the appellation are defined in. Mayacamas is even an intricate part of more recent history their 1971 cabernet sauvignon was part of steven spurriers now famous paris tasting of 1976 which helped push the quality of napas wines to the international wine scene. Mayacamas vineyards 1998 cabernet sauvignon library.
Mayacamas vineyards is one of the greatest cabernet sauvignon producers in the history of california. Dec 24, 2018 this is the first of a fourpart account of californias mostplanted vine variety. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon mount veeder 2007 wine. Mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon 20 garys wine. As usual, we blended cabernet franc and merlot into this cabernet sauvignon. In 1972, while taking photographs for nathan chromans book treasury of american. We use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience possible on our site.
Here you will find all the varietal character and fruit for which zinfandel is famous, plus the depth and structure associated with napa hillside vineyards, and the balance for which storybook wines are known. Mayacamas late harvest zinfandel 1984, red wine from. Veeder, napa valley, california the 20 vintage of mayacamas cabernet sauvignon marks the beginning of a bright new era of winemaking at mayacamas. The following fourpart history looks primarily at premium wine. High on the slopes of mount veeder, mayacamas vineyards. This comprehensive tasting back to 1984 showcased the astonishing quality of mount edens pinot noir over the last four decades. Other singular examples of high elevation cabernet sauvignon exist in the.
Veeder, napa valley, california, cabernet sauvignon. If you continue, we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all of our pages. Ownerwinemaker bob travers final vintage as former screaming eagle winemaker andy erickson takes over. Here you will find all the varietal character and fruit for which zinfandel is famous, plus the depth and structure associated with napa hillside vineyards.
It is the largest and most fully planted wine region in sonoma. Mayacamas 2014 cabernet sauvignon, napa valley brix26 wines. Over the years i have been fortunate to taste more than my fair share of mayacamas cabernet sauvignons. Savory, bright and deep, this generous wine offers black cherry, ripe blackberry, and mission fig. This is the first of a fourpart account of californias mostplanted vine variety. Buy 2009 mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon from napa valley, california, and browse saratoga wine exchanges entire selection of today. Amerine, bob thompson, 1984, the book of california wine. These grapes add a breadth and complexity to the final wine while their similarity to cabernet sauvignon maintains a consistent and. The vineyard designated was strongs alexanders crown vineyard located near jimtown. Sep 07, 2017 mayacamas vineyards 1998 cabernet sauvignon library release napa valley perched atop the rugged mayacamas mountains that divide the napa and sonoma valleys, this prized site produces some of the. Description 20 storybook mayacamas range zinfandel. A great release from this legendary napa estate perched high atop mount veeder.
Caymus vineyards produces two cabernets sauvignons a napa valley and the venerable special selection. The mayacamas range zinfandel is our primary estate wine from 100% napa valley organically grown grapes. Sign up for wine spectators free email newsletters and stay upto date with all things wine. Mount veeder is an ava located in the southwestern hills of californias most famous wine. The wine is dark in color with a gorgeous spice tinged mulberry perfume. It is blended with 2% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. The 2014 cabernet sauvignon shows the best qualities of the year to great effect. High on the slopes of mount veeder, mayacamas vineyards has been a source of legendary. Today chardonnay is the most widely planted, and successfully sold, grape variety in the state of california, and occupies a similar position in the rest of the world, but its rise to such prominence is relatively recent. Napa county is a county north of san pablo bay in the northern portion of the u. Mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon 1997 3 mags. Older napa cabernets can be spectacularif you pick the right onesand the 1975 vintage is a particular favourite of mine today. Napa county was one of the original counties of california, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. The 20 vintage of mayacamas cabernet sauvignon marks the beginning of a bright new era of winemaking at mayacamas.
Mayacama, cabernet sauvignon, 1979, red wine from usa 7,5 points the first thing my friend grant said was that he doesnt really like cabernet sauvignon and, in particular, the ones from california. These rugged hillside sites on mount veeder are capable of yielding some of the most intriguing and age worthy cabernets in napa valley. Dec 17, 2019 mayacamas napa valley, california wine cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay everything about mayacamas vineyards california, cabernet sauvignon wine producer profile, wine tasting notes, wine and food pairing tips, best vintages, history of the property, information on their wine making techniques, terroir and soil. Trends come and go, but classics never go out of style. This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon 1993, red wine from united. On the palate, herb notes of star anise, marjoram and french lavender provide complexity and depth alongside the juicy bramble fruits. The 20 cabernet sauvignon is just as impressive from bottle as it was from cask. At the same time, jack taylor began planting chardonnay in his mayacamas vineyard. The caymus cabernet sauvignon napa valley has a dense opaque purple color, a kiss of blackberry and cassis fruit, a fullbodied mouthfeel with ripe tannin and a long finish. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon20 mayacamas cabernet sauvignon20 andy erickson, cabernet sauvignon, mayacamas vineyards 140.
Mayacamas is known for its cabernet sauvignon as well as a widely admired chardonnay. In 1976, they released the first cakebread cellars cabernet sauvignon 74 vintage. It is home to many wineries and vineyards, as well as the city of cloverdale. Mayacamas vineyards 1996 napa valley cabernet sauvignon. Additional information on mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon 2008. Shop 1989 mayacamas napa valley cabernet sauvignon 750ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon 1987 from napa valley, california high on the slopes of mount veeder, mayacamas vineyards has been a source of legendary california wine since 1889. Doris muscatine, maynard amerine, bob thompson, 1984, the book of california wine. The principal black wine grapes of bordeaux are cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and malbeccot. Jan 04, 2017 mayacamas vineyards, cabernet sauvignon 1975 older napa cabernets can be spectacularif you pick the right onesand the 1975 vintage is a particular favourite of mine today. Parts of the countys territory were given to lake county in 1861. Mayacamas range zinfandel storybook mountain vineyards.
So many people act like they have a monopoly on tradition, deliberately ignoring the continuity of human experience while glorifying the past. The alexander valley is a californian american viticultural area ava just north of healdsburg in sonoma county. Caymus makes one of napa valleys most popular cabernet sauvignons and the 2017 is another stellar wine. Stores and prices for 1984 mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon, mount veeder. Wine pioneer, rodney strong, whose namesake winery is located in russian river valley, was also among the first to recognize alexander valleys potential, producing and releasing sonoma countys first single vineyard cabernet sauvignon from the 1974 vintage. Fine old wine from california chambers street wines.
We live in a world of marketing, where everyone struggles to distinguish their product from the competition and where seduction is the name of the game. For those who long for great red wines that cellar with conviction and evolve in the course of time into brilliantly complex and compelling wines, mayacamas vineyards remains one of the brightest stars in the constellation of california wine. Steven spurrier shows him george m tabers book judgment of paris, a tangible reminder of the. At the same time, jack taylor began planting chardonnay in his mayacamas vineyard using. The second thing he did was to put a bottle of a cabernet sauvignon of mayacamas on the table. Estate vineyard is located at the base of the western slopes of the mayacamas. Mayacamas techsheet 14 cabernet mayacamas vineyards. Burgess 1984 napa cabernet sauvignon vintage selection. Then warren winiarskis stags leap wine cellars cabernet 1973, made from vines that. Cakebread cellars is a napa valley winery known for its chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Since taking over stewardship of the estate in 20, our efforts have been focused on the unique challenge of maintaining the traditional methods while simultaneously improving quality. This is a gorgeous cabernet that shows the benefits of a decade or so of bottle age.
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