Carmenere was cultivated in the region until the latter half of the 19th century but is now more closely associated with chile. Fine old wine from california chambers street wines. This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members. 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. High on the slopes of mount veeder, mayacamas vineyards has been a source of legendary california wine since 1889. Mayacamas vineyards, cabernet sauvignon 1975 decanter. Granted ava status in 1984, the boundaries of the appellation are defined in. Napa county was one of the original counties of california, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. 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. 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. Description 20 storybook mayacamas range zinfandel. These rugged hillside sites on mount veeder are capable of yielding some of the most intriguing and age worthy cabernets in napa valley.
These grapes add a breadth and complexity to the final wine while their similarity to cabernet sauvignon maintains a consistent and harmonious character. The 20 cabernet sauvignon is just as impressive from bottle as it was from cask. The mayacamas range zinfandel is our primary estate wine from 100% napa valley organically grown grapes. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon 2009 mount veeder, napa valley. This is a gorgeous cabernet that shows the benefits of a decade or so of bottle age. Mayacamas range zinfandel storybook mountain vineyards. These grapes add a breadth and complexity to the final wine while their similarity to cabernet sauvignon maintains a consistent and. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon 1993, red wine from united. Savory, bright and deep, this generous wine offers black cherry, ripe blackberry, and mission fig. Over the years i have been fortunate to taste more than my fair share of mayacamas cabernet sauvignons. Mayacamas bob travers was, in the 1960s and 1970s, considered a giant of napa valley cabernet. Mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon 20 garys wine.
Winemakers and producers seemingly must participate in this cacophony of messages in order for their wines to attract the attention of consumers. Mayacamas late harvest zinfandel 1984, red wine from. The wine is dark in color with a gorgeous spice tinged mulberry perfume. Doris muscatine, maynard amerine, bob thompson, 1984, the book of california wine. Apr 09, 2017 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. Stores and prices for 1984 mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon, mount veeder prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Grapes grown at the winery are cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir and sauvignon blanc. Mayacamas napa valley, california wine cabernet sauvignon. The following fourpart history looks primarily at premium wine.
Mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon 1997 3 mags. 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. Then warren winiarskis stags leap wine cellars cabernet 1973, made from vines that. 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. Trends come and go, but classics never go out of style. Mayacamas winery is a historic winery located high in the mayacamas mountains west of the actual napa valley near mt.
Cabernet sauvignonmerlot, macari, bergen road, north fork of long. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon 1984, red wine from united. The regions richly intense, ageworthy wines reflect the independent spirit of its mountain growers and vintners, borne of rugged conditions. 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. Mount veeder is an ava located in the southwestern hills of californias most famous wine.
Steven spurrier shows him george m tabers book judgment of paris, a tangible reminder of the. To call this a second label of spottswoodes isnt quite fair, its such a. The second thing he did was to put a bottle of a cabernet sauvignon of mayacamas on the table. Amerine, bob thompson, 1984, the book of california wine. 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. Deep, tightly wound and superexpressive, the 20 is simply magnificent today. In 1976, they released the first cakebread cellars cabernet sauvignon 74 vintage.
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 vineyards 1998 cabernet sauvignon library. Cakebread cellars is a napa valley winery known for its chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Mayacamas 2014 cabernet sauvignon, napa valley brix26 wines. The vineyard designated was strongs alexanders crown vineyard located near jimtown.
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. A great release from this legendary napa estate perched high atop mount veeder. Countys first single vineyard cabernet sauvignon from the 1974 vintage. Other singular examples of high elevation cabernet sauvignon exist in the. At the same time, jack taylor began planting chardonnay in his mayacamas vineyard using. Veeder, napa valley, california, cabernet sauvignon. Buy 2009 mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon from napa valley, california, and browse saratoga wine exchanges entire selection of today. 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. The alexander valley is a californian american viticultural area ava just north of healdsburg in sonoma county. So many people act like they have a monopoly on tradition, deliberately ignoring the continuity of human experience while glorifying the past. 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. Ownerwinemaker bob travers final vintage as former screaming eagle winemaker andy erickson takes over.
At the same time, jack taylor began planting chardonnay in his mayacamas vineyard. It is blended with 2% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. Older napa cabernets can be spectacularif you pick the right onesand the 1975 vintage is a particular favourite of mine today. High on the slopes of mount veeder, mayacamas vineyards has been a source of legendary. 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 is one of the greatest cabernet sauvignon producers in the history of california. 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 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. This comprehensive tasting back to 1984 showcased the astonishing quality of mount edens pinot noir over the last four decades. 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. Helena and east toward the palisadesnot a house or a road in sight, only trees, meadows and craggy rocks left by the volcano. We use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience possible on our site.
Caymus makes one of napa valleys most popular cabernet sauvignons and the 2017 is another stellar wine. The principal black wine grapes of bordeaux are cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and malbeccot. Their way of making wine survived into the early 80s, producing such. Veeder, napa valley, california the 20 vintage of mayacamas cabernet sauvignon marks the beginning of a bright new era of winemaking at mayacamas. Elsewhere in the new world, south africa had a very good year in 2009, and wineries across the cape. It is the largest and most fully planted wine region in sonoma. Additional information on mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon 2008. 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.
Sign up for wine spectators free email newsletters and stay upto date with all things wine. Napa county is a county north of san pablo bay in the northern portion of the u. Dec 24, 2018 this is the first of a fourpart account of californias mostplanted vine variety. Vibrant and pulsating with energy, the 20 captures the richness and power of the vintage but in the superclassic mayacamas style. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon 2003 andy erickson, cabernet sauvignon, mayacamas vineyards 205. All five varieties are used in bordeaux blends in various proportions. 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. Estate vineyard is located at the base of the western slopes of the mayacamas. In 1972, while taking photographs for nathan chromans book treasury of american. 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. The winery sits on the edge of a crater on a extinct volcano. The new owners are only the fourth group of owners in the estates long history.
Stores and prices for 1984 mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon, mount veeder. It is home to many wineries and vineyards, as well as the city of cloverdale. 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 cabernet sauvignon mount veeder 2007 wine. High on the slopes of mount veeder, mayacamas vineyards. 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 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. Burgess 1984 napa cabernet sauvignon vintage selection. Mayacamas cabernet sauvignon20 mayacamas cabernet sauvignon20 andy erickson, cabernet sauvignon, mayacamas vineyards 140. On the palate, herb notes of star anise, marjoram and french lavender provide complexity and depth alongside the juicy bramble fruits. 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.
Mayacamas vineyards 1996 napa valley cabernet sauvignon. Parts of the countys territory were given to lake county in 1861. Additional information on mayacamas vineyards cabernet sauvignon 2009. The schottensteins are only the 4th owners in this history of mayacamas. This is the first of a fourpart account of californias mostplanted vine variety. Even at thirty years of age, the 1984 is a youngster, with enough depth, structure and intensity to drink well for another 1020 years. The alexander valley is a californian american viticultural area ava just north of healdsburg. Thanks in part to how those early wines have aged, he is again achieving the status of an icon. Mayacamas techsheet 14 cabernet mayacamas vineyards. The 2014 cabernet sauvignon shows the best qualities of the year to great effect. As usual, we blended cabernet franc and merlot into this cabernet sauvignon.
Mayacamas vineyards 1998 cabernet sauvignon library release. The 20 vintage of mayacamas cabernet sauvignon marks the beginning of a bright new era of winemaking at mayacamas. California it isnt difficult to see how california became one of the worlds most important, successful and influential wine regions. Mayacamas late harvest zinfandel 1984, red wine from united. Caymus vineyards produces two cabernets sauvignons a napa valley and the venerable special selection.
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