Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, USA 2019
Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Veeder, USA 2019
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a pretty rich, bombastic wine, especially for Mayacamas. A blast of dark fruit, incense, tobacco, licorice, spice and mocha hits the palate. I would give the 2019 at least a few years in bottle to settle down, as it is quite the powerhouse today. This is an unusually flamboyant wine with plenty of richness and a bit less in the way of subtlety. The opulence of the vintage comes through loud and clear.
97 Pts Vinous
Loaded with character and energy, this reveals heavy notes of zesty sweet bay leaf and sassafras, which infuse a core of steeped red currant and mulberry fruit, all carried by bright acidity and iron-laced tannins. The long finish pulls everything together, with the fruit, savory and mineral elements in harmony. Shows a touch of old school and has a long life ahead.
96 Pts Wine Spectator
Seductive aromas of dark cherries, mulberries, spiced plums, wild herbs and dried spices. Medium to full body with finely grained tannins. Textural and suave with a voluptuous array of berries, cherries and raw cocoa on the palate. Velvety and well-balanced with a focused developing finish.
95 Pts James Suckling