Reviews
- The Wine Independent -
- James Suckling -
- Vinous -
Technical Details
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Andy Erickson & Braiden Albrecht
- US
- California
- North Coast
- Napa Valley
- Biodynamic with Organic Practices
- Neutral Foudre and 500L puncheon (20 months) and 225L neutral French barrel (12 months)
- 14%
Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder Napa Valley 2020
Biodynamic with Organic Practices
Multi-Bottle Discount
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One thing’s for sure – Mayacamas will always stand the testament of time in the cellar, and this 2020 is no exception! In their 94 point review, Vinous put it like this: “Overall, this is impeccably done, especially within the context of the year.” Those who know, know… 2020 was one of the more challenging vintages in recent years in Napa Valley with insanely high temps and wildfires – though the fruit here was picked well before the Glass Fire made its way through the valley. To deter any smoke taint from the LNU Complex Fires, the fruit was carefully selected and rinsed with shorter maceration time and the press wine kept separate. While many producers had to scrap or severely cut down their harvest for this vintage, Mayacamas pulled out something borderline miraculous here with their attentive and scrupulous winemaking, and the results are astounding.
Dark, deep, complex, and brooding as can be, the wine pours a rich garnet purple with notes of juicy black fruits, purple flowers, menthol, sweet bay, dried Herbes de Provence, and black peppercorn. Structured and powerful, this is simply beautifully done. Just be sure to move quickly, as our limited numbers are certain to fly! This stands as one of Napa’s top collectible Cabernets that you simply can’t miss.