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Wine Description
The Story
This jewel in the crown originates in the remarkable vineyard that shares its name. A proprietary blend aged in primarily new French oak, Maya showcases the site’s exceptional Cabernet Franc; it is graceful and alluring with an unmistakable pedigree. Fewer than 500 cases are produced each year.
The signature blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from our estate in Oakville, Maya is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Both of these varieties thrive on the iron-rich, rocky soils in the eastern hills of Oakville. Our aim is to find the right combination between the “Maya Block” of Cabernet Sauvignon, which consistently produces the most compelling wine on the estate, with Cabernet Franc growing in adjacent blocks, which adds a new and exciting dimension to the wine
Wine Information
The 1999 growing season was on the cool side. In fact, early on ripening was running behind the 1998 vintage. Then during the last week of September we got a full eight days of good heat and sun. That was just what the vines were looking for to finish ripening the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. We picked both varieties beginning the second week in October and finishing near the end of the month. Fermentations ranged from 10 to 14 days. All the vats received extended maceration time on the skins to maximize the textural quality of the tannins and extract. The wines were aged 20 months in French oak, 60% new for the Cabernet Sauvignon and 75% new for the Maya.