2016 Amoenus Cabernet Sauvignon
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Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Amoenus Cabernet Sauvignon delivers compelling earthy notions of truffles, mossy bark, iron ore and underbrush over a core of warm cassis, blackberry pie and grilled meats plus wafts of spice cake and dried herbs. Full-bodied, concentrated and oh-so-seductive, the generous flash maintains a firm backbone of grainy-textured tannins and just enough background acid, finishing long and multilayered. 240 cases were made.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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First made in 2009, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus is a vibrant, full-bodied, incredibly sexy wine that has lifted notes of black and blue fruits, ground pepper, blood orange, and violets. One of the more opulent, powerful wines in the lineup, with sweet tannins and an exotic style, give bottles a year or two and it will keep for two decades.
About the producer
Founded in 2004 by Chris Maybach, Maybach Family Vineyards honors a family legacy of quality and artistry dating back over a century to the creation of the Maybach automobile. Determined to bring that same excellence to winemaking, Chris partnered with acclaimed Napa winemaker Thomas Brown.