Maybach Amoenus 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon

A red wine from Maybach, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and produced on the eastern side of Calistoga, a little north of Santa Rosa and close to Healdsburg. The eastern side is generally 10-15 degrees cooler than the western side, which extends the ripening season and allows grapes to be picked as they reach full maturity. Winemaker Thomas Brown has placed the estate at the top of Napa with Amoenus. The wine is powerful yet approachable, with notes of black berries, including blackcurrant, supporting a dark purple, almost black colour in the glass. It has ageing potential of up to 20-30 years and is already considered a top wine.