Mayacamas Description
Mayacamas, a storied winery, is perched near the summit of Napa Valley’s Mount Veeder sub-appellation. This historic estate has earned a stellar reputation for crafting classic Cabernet Sauvignon wines and exceptional Chardonnays.
The winery’s origins date back to 1889 when John Henry Fisher, an immigrant from Germany, built the stone winery and planted Zinfandel vines. However, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake forced Fisher to sell the winery during a period of bankruptcy.
During Prohibition, Mayacamas continued to thrive by selling wine to the Church for religious purposes while discreetly running a bootlegging operation. In 1941, the winery was reborn as “Mayacamas” under the ownership of Jack and Mary Taylor. They replanted the vineyards with Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Mayacamas gained prominence when its 1971 Cabernet Sauvignon participated in the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting, solidifying its reputation as one of Napa Valley’s age-worthy treasures. In 2013, it found new custodians in Charles and Ali Banks, known for their association with Screaming Eagle.
The Mayacamas vineyard, situated above the fog line in the Mount Veeder AVA, benefits from temperature swings that foster exceptional grape development. With well-drained soils and low fertility, the vines produce concentrated, complex fruit with substantial tannic structure, ideal for aging. Mayacamas wines, both Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, are celebrated for their elegance and avoidance of the over-extracted style, making them a testament to California’s winemaking finesse. Mayacamas remains a cherished icon in Napa Valley’s winemaking legacy.
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Mayacamas SUNSET Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
$349.9514.00% /750ml /Vintage: 2018- WS 95
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Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
$184.95PRICE CLUB members save $16 per bottle14.00% /750ml /Vintage: 2019- WS 96
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Mayacamas Chardonnay 2021
$64.95PRICE CLUB members save $5 per bottle13.50% /750ml /Vintage: 2021- WS 92
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