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. Mayacamas Vineyards focuses on producing classically-styled Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot. Since the 1950s, the vinification and élevage of Mayacamas has remained remarkably consistent and our continued commitment to employ classical techniques and tools is integral to the character of these wines. The Mayacamas style begins with an early harvest to preserve acidity and encourage bright, vibrant flavors. The wines see extended ageing in neutral oak vessels ranging in size from small barrels to large foudres — some in use since the 1920s. Finally, the wines are released only after further time in bottle, ensuring the elements coalesce into a complete wine. This unwavering approach results in classically-styled, age-worthy wines. Because of the unmatched ability of these wines to improve with decades of aging, we are committed to holding back a percentage of production for re-release in the future. As we look forward to Mayacamas' bright future, it is imperative to revisit wines of vintages p892689
