Mayacamas Vineyards Mount Veeder

Mayacamas, founded in 1941, is California's most historically significant mountain winery — their old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon requires 15–20 years to reach peak drinking. The estate's austere, iron-mineral style was considered outdated in the era of Parker scores but is now celebrated as California's most distinctive and age-worthy Cabernet.

Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon from great vintages (1968, 1971, 1973) has been shown to age magnificently for 50+ years — a level of longevity rare in California wine. The estate's revival under new ownership has restored this iron-mineral style to prominence in California's wine culture.