Mayacamas Chardonnay Mt. Veeder 2023
95 Points, James Suckling – 94 Points, Vinous
Mayacamas always delivers such laser-focused and beautifully crafted Chardonnay that is representative of its extreme altitude and iconic volcanic soil. With the vines here all dry farmed, you get so much concentration and structure in the juice. We’re talking a true cellar-worthy white wine that can absolutely steal a show at any dinner party. Meyer lemon, of course, but also some pear, cooked apple and salty minerality that is oh so pure.
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95 Points, James Suckling
“This elegant, concentrated wine from a long, cool growing season is restrained, taut and fresh. It will be best with more time in the bottle, but it’s so fascinating now for the racy acidity and the mineral, almond and green apple flavors. It’s tangy, medium-bodied, layered and linear in feel, with a texture that’s mouthwatering. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2028.”
94 Points, Vinous
“The 2023 Chardonnay is a potent mountain Chardonnay endowed with tremendous phenolic structure and overall depth. Lemon peel, sage, mint, chamomile and dried flowers are front and center. Broad and imposing, with notable depth, the 2023 is a wine to cellar for at least a few years. Strong earthy and mineral inflections explode on the finish. The 2023 spent ten months in barrel prior to bottling, half in large-format oak.”
Mayacamas Vineyards is one of America’s most historic and iconic wineries. Their most enduring claim to fame is their role in the original 1976 Judgement of Paris where they shocked the world. While its 1971 Cabernet Sauvignon initially placed 7th in the blind tasting, its performance over time is what sealed its legacy. At a re-tasting 10 years later in 1986, the Mayacamas 1971 jumped to 2nd place, ahead of all the French wines, including First Growth Bordeaux.
The vineyards are located at a high elevation, ranging from 1,800 to 2,400 feet on the southern face of Mount Veeder. This height provides cooler temperatures and a longer growing season, resulting in grapes with high acidity and concentrated flavor. The soils are well-draining volcanic rock and ash, forcing the vines to struggle and produce tiny, intensely flavorful berries.
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