2019 Mayacamas Merlot Mount Veeder

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

Vintage: 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 mid-weight frame. Seamless and supple in texture, the wine is supported by brilliant acidity and structure, with a persistent finish featuring notes of dark berry fruit, cedar, and black tea. Rated 98 points by Wine Enthusiast, it’s recommended to enjoy this wine between 2029 and 2039.

Winemaker Notes

The wine opens with lifted aromatics of violet and cacao supported by a lovely fruit set of plum, dried blueberry, and raspberry. Savory tones of porcini mushroom, leather, and graphite broaden the mid-palate, bringing detail and nuance to the wine’s mid-weight frame. The finish is persistent with lingering notes of dark berry fruit, cedar, and black tea.

About Winery

Founded in 1889, Mayacamas stands as one of the most storied vineyard and winery operations in the history of American wine. Through its more than 125 years of production, Mayacamas has earned its place as a standard-bearer of traditional winemaking, and the source of some of California’s most iconic and longest-lived bottles.

Named for mountain range that divide the Napa and Sonoma valleys, the old stone winery was dug into the side of a dormant volcano crater in 1889 and has remained in production ever since. For generations, methods and tools have been passed from owner to owner, and the Mayacamas style has remained remarkably consistent.

As the newest owners in a lineage of pioneering caretakers spanning numerous generations, we faithfully steward Mayacamas towards a bright future, ever mindful of the great traditions of the past. Since 2013, our team has worked tirelessly to restore all aspects of the Mayacamas operation, ensuring continued success for this unique American story.