THE PRODUCER
Mayacamas Vineyards is a historic winery located near the summit of Mount Veeder
in Napa Valley. Established in 1889 by German immigrant John Henry Fisher, the
winery has undergone several ownership changes over the years. In 2013, it was
acquired by investor Charles Banks in partnership with the Schottenstein
family.

The estate spans approximately 475 acres, with vineyards situated at elevations
ranging from 1,800 to 2,200 feet. The diverse soil profiles include compressed
volcanic ash, fractured volcanic cobbles, gravelly loam, and cobbled clay. This
unique terroir contributes to the distinctive character of their wines.

Mayacamas is known for its classically styled wines that emphasize restraint,
finesse, and longevity. Their portfolio includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay
(mainly) among others. The winemaking process involves hand-harvesting grapes,
followed by fermentation in a combination of concrete tanks, stainless steel
tanks, and oak cooperage.


THE WINE

The Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon is a benchmark Napa Valley wine. Grown at
elevations between 1,800 and 2,400 feet, the vineyard's volcanic soils and
cooler mountain climate contribute to the wine's naturally high acidity and firm
tannins. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the grapes are hand-harvested and
fermented with native yeasts before aging in a mix of large neutral oak foudres
and small French barrels, minimising overt oak influence and preserving the
wine’s purity.

INFORMATION
Type:RedVintage:2019Country:U.S.A.
Region:California
Sub region:Mount VeederGrape:100% Cabernet SauvignonStyle:Bold & Structured
Sweetness:DryABV:14%Drinking window:2025 - 2057Size:750mlFood match:Beef &
Venison


CRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.