Mount Eden Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon (Ex Domaine 2026) 2011

This is part of a parcel of library stock shipped directly from the estate in 2026, guaranteeing perfect provenance.

The nature of high-altitude (up to 2000 ft), cool, coastal Bordeaux blends is unique, defined by a superb balance of concentrated flavours, refreshing, mouth-watering acidity, and minerality. This utterly distinctive California Cabernet Sauvignon - sourced from old-vine plantings propagated from 19th-century Château Margaux cuttings - is delicious in its youth thanks to its moreish fruit and fine-grained tannins, yet is capable of ageing for decades and will richly reward patience.

95/100 - Mount Eden's 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon offers a striking interplay of ripe, flamboyant fruit and supporting mountain structure. Fresh, vibrant and energetic to the core, this stunning, beautifully delineated Cabernet Sauvignon might need another decade to show the full breadth of its pedigree, but it's all there. Pinot Noir at Chardonnay get most of the attention and Mount Eden, yet the Cabernet can be every bit as intriguing, just as it is here. The blend includes 5% Merlot, 1% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. (Reviewed June 2015) - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

94/100 - The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a lovely example of one of the most overlooked vintages in California's modern era. It has unquestionably green and unquestionably beautiful aromas of dried herbs, matcha tea, baking spice and tobacco. The palate is red-fruited, balanced and energetic, finishing on a powdery tannin note with delineated focus. The more successful 2011 California Cabernets have aged remarkably better than their initial reputation would have consumers believe, the Mount Eden bottling being a particularly charming example. (Reviewed April 2024) - Matthew Luczy, The Wine Advocate