2021 Mazaika Cabernet Sauvignon
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Sourced from premier vineyards in Coombsville and Calistoga, the 2021 Mazaika Cabernet Sauvignon delivers a perfect balance of intensity and elegance. With rich blackberry, cassis, and hints of mocha, this wine’s vibrant acidity and firm tannins promise a long, graceful aging potential, making it a standout choice for pairing with grilled meats and savory dishes.
Wine Notes
Technical Notes
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Coombsville and Calistoga, Napa Valley
Barrels and Aging
18 months in 40% new French oak (Treuil Terroir and Tradition, AP John Epic, Trust 5 Star, Francois Freres)
| pH: 3.83 | TA: 6.0 g/L | ALC: 14.68% |
Vineyard Notes
The 2021 Mazaika Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from a selection of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards, including Romeo in Calistoga and Omlin and Napholz in Coombsville. Each vineyard brings unique characteristics, with the high-elevation fruit from Calistoga adding intensity and the cooler Coombsville sites contributing balance and structure. Despite smaller clusters and berries, the concentrated fruit from these carefully tended vineyards showcases the vibrant energy of Napa’s diverse terroir.
Harvest Notes
The 2021 growing season offered a blend of ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. Late summer warmth and gentle winds concentrated the fruit just before harvest, delivering small, intensely flavorful berries. The vineyards were carefully monitored to ensure the perfect ripeness for picking, capturing the essence of the season. The result is a wine with depth, complexity, and a strong sense of place, reflective of the meticulous vineyard care and the quality of the vintage.
Winemaker Notes
Appearance
Deep garnet with a vibrant ruby rim.
Aroma
Inviting aromas of wild blackberry and cassis, evolving into hints of mocha and toasted hazelnut as the wine opens up.
Palate
On the palate, this Cabernet delivers a graceful balance of ripe berry and black cherry flavors. It shows a youthful vibrancy, with firm tannins and lively acidity that reflect its origins in the cooler Coombsville area. A poised and elegant wine with excellent structure, promising further development with time in the bottle, ideal for pairing with grilled meats or rich, savory dishes.
Food Pairings
Food Pairing Notes
The Mazaika Cabernet Sauvignon, with its full-bodied richness and intricate flavor profile, pairs exceptionally well with hearty meat dishes. The wine's brambly aromas and notes of blackberry and cassis beautifully complement the flavors of a succulent roast lamb, a classic in Greek cuisine that nods to the founder's heritage. The hints of mocha and toasted hazelnut in the wine will enhance the savory, herbed crust of the lamb. Additionally, the soft tannins and balanced acidity of this Cabernet Sauvignon cut through the richness of the meat, making each bite as inviting as the first.
