Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

This savory cabernet gains its mountaingrown complexity from 50 acres of vines that rise from 1,800 to 2,400 feet—and a harvest that lasted 34 days, ending in mid-October. There’s also the range of fermentation vessels used by winemakers Braiden Albrecht and Andy Erickson (consulting)—cement, stainless steel and neutral puncheons—to consider. Over the course of 32 months of aging in large-format oak and neutral barrels, this all integrated toward smoky mineral notes and rich morel mushroom depths. Lasting and fi rm, it’s designed for long aging "This is an earthy, classically structured wine of great pedigree and style. It goes against the grain of bigger and riper wines. Tangy red fruit, sage and pencil shavings make for an expressive, lengthy and complex experience of elegance and grace. This wine will do well in the cellar. Enjoy best from 2028–2038. Virginie Boone" - 96/100, Wine Enthusiast