2019 Mayacamas Merlot Mount VeederVintage: 2019 Region: Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley Country: USA 98 Wine Enthusiast The 2019 Mayacamas Merlot from Mount Veeder is a beautifully expressive mountain wine, blending 95% Merlot with 5% Cabernet Franc. It opens with lifted aromatics of violet and cacao, followed by a rich fruit profile of plum, dried blueberry, raspberry, and cassis. The mid palate reveals savory tones of porcini mushroom, leather, and graphite, adding depth and nuance to its

Hailed by many as the best vintage in decades

where the flavors are more detailed

500 cases of wine with grapes from our Estate Vineyard as well as several select vineyards throughout the Napa Valley

Freemark Abbey went through a period of several different owners until 1966

and all RIEDEL decanters are made of fine crystal glass to honor quality wines with the treatment they deserve

(These bench lands technically run the length of Oakville as well)

resulting in a lush texture and balanced profile

3% Cabernet Sauvignon with 33

who also purchased portions of the vineyard to add to the acreage of Château La Fleur-Pétrus

This inky-black blend of 99% Cabernet and 1% Petit Verdot exhibits a spicy and mapley entry that wraps around an intensely fruity core

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where centuries of winemaking tradition have shaped some truly remarkable blends