NAPA VALLEY, September 2022 – Mayacamas, the famend Napa Valley vineyard on the slopes of Mount Veeder, pronounces the discharge of its 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon and the re-release of its lauded 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon. Consistent with the practices employed with the library classic a decade prior, Winemaker Braiden Albrecht and Consulting Winemaker Andy Erickson produced the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon using classical methods which might be integral to the character of the winery’s legendary wines and synonymous with the Mayacamas identify.
“Retaining with our traditional method, we harvested the grapes early in 2018 for our signature varietal to retain excessive acidity that the Cabernets from Mayacamas are identified for,” stated Braiden Albrecht, Winemaker at Mayacamas. “The 2018 Cabernet has a robust body that’s plush with element and nuance and drives a persistent end, which aligns properly with the 2008 classic’s palate with a agency mountain construction and wonderful fruit focus.”
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested by hand in mid-September via October, earlier than the fruit was sorted and destemmed to arrange for fermentation. A mixture of vessels was utilized together with concrete (60%), stainless-steel (30%), and impartial French puncheon (10%). Fermented dry, the wine was racked into massive format foudre for 20 months, then impartial French oak barrique for 12 months previous to bottling. The wine is characterised by florals of recent violet and lavender, fruit notes of raspberry, blackberry and currant, and underpinned by secondary tones of leather-based, menthol, and cedar.
Complementing the 2018 launch, the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with florals of recent lilac and violet with a palate containing notes of simply ripe raspberry, blackberry, and cherry. Framed by secondary tones of dried sage, anise, and cardamom, this wine consists of tones of pine resin, graphite and tobacco and encompasses a lengthy end.
The 2018 and 2008 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon can be formally obtainable in September, priced at $150 for a 750mL bottle of the 2018 launch and $250 for a 750mL bottle of the 2008 classic. For extra info, please go to Mayacamas.com.
ABOUT MAYACAMAS
Based in 1889, Mayacamas stands as one of the vital storied vineyards and vineyard operations in Napa Valley, CA, situated excessive on the slopes of Mount Veeder. Because the 1950’s the vinification of Mayacamas wines has remained remarkably in line with a continued dedication to make use of classical methods and instruments which might be integral to the character of the Mayacamas model and product. In July 2013, Mayacamas was bought by the Jay Schottenstein household, marking the start of a vibrant new period at Mayacamas. The Schottenstein’s will proceed the Mayacamas legacy and distinguished 125-year historical past whereas concurrently transferring the model into the longer term. By meticulous restoration of the vineyard and a renewed concentrate on the small print of nice viticulture and winemaking, their imaginative and prescient is coming to fruition. The extremely expert crew consists of winemaker Braiden Albrecht underneath the tutelage of Andy Erickson–one of the vital completed winemakers of his era. Within the winery, Phil Coturri–famend natural viticulturist–oversees the method of replanting and regenerating the soil. Guests can style Mayacamas wines and store luxurious retail gadgets on the Downtown Napa tasting room or tour the winery via an off-road mountain tasting expertise. For extra info, please go to: www.mayacamas.com.
