2013 Maybach Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Materium, California, Napa - Wine Review

Wow. Maybach continues to be one of the top wineries anywhere in the world. This is just fantastic. I have no doubt that more decanting or cellar time takes this to the 100 point level. This is a mailing list to be on. Purple in color. The nose is fantstic with cassis, floral notes, gravel and pencil lead. Also some cedar and spice. On the palate, what a texture. Juicy, velvety and seamless. Lots of cassis fruit with depth. An underpinning of gravel. Firm tannins at the moment. This is a 3o plus year wine. Long finish. Just gorgeous.

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A+

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Best of Napa Napa Valley California

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