Mayacamas Cabernet Saugivnon Mt. Veeder 2019

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The Kosher Mayacamas 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, is a masterclass in restrained mountain elegance, offering deep garnet color and a vibrant nose of blackcurrant, black cherry, cassis, and mulberry layered with wild herbs, dried flowers, graphite, and a subtle minty lift. On the palate, bright red and black fruits mingle with savory sage, thyme, and minerality, supported by fine-grained, polished tannins and lively acidity that carry through a long, focused finish. Non-Mevushal and OU-certified, this limited-production kosher bottling mirrors the estate’s signature ageworthy style, earning critical acclaim from Wine Spectator, Jeb Dunnuck, and James Suckling, with a drinking window that stretches for decades. Elegant now but destined to evolve beautifully, it pairs seamlessly with rosemary-rubbed lamb, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses, especially when decanted and served slightly cool.

96 Points Wine Spectator

Loaded with character and energy, this version reveals heavy notes of zesty sweet bay leaf and sassafras that 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. Showing an old-school touch, this has a long life ahead. Best from 2025 through 2045

96 Points Jeb Dunnuck

Moving to the current releases, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is clearly on another level. Cassis, violets, spring flowers, and graphite, as well as a beautiful sense of minerality, all emerge on the nose, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, fine, polished tannins, fabulous balance, and a great finish. This stunning bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon will drink nicely over the coming 30 years or more.