Maybach Family Vineyards

Materium Cabernet Sauvignon

9.457 ratings
9.310 pro ratings
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
David L

09’ Maybach Materium. The last few bottles of this vintage we’ve enjoyed. This took almost a decade to come around. IMO.. just in & out the last few years. Now it’s settled in. 

09’ Maybach Materium. The last few bottles of this vintage we’ve enjoyed. This took almost a decade to come around. IMO.. just in & out the last few years. Now it’s settled in. 

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2020
Ron R
9.5

A superb wine that is youthful and requires more age. Tannins are aggressive, but in time, will be perfect. Lovely overripe black fruits and maple syrup.

A superb wine that is youthful and requires more age. Tannins are aggressive, but in time, will be perfect. Lovely overripe black fruits and maple syrup.

Apr 30th, 2017
David L

09 Maybach Materium . It doesn't disappoint. Drinking in it's prime now.

09 Maybach Materium . It doesn't disappoint. Drinking in it's prime now.

Mar 13th, 2017
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.5

Thank you @Lee Lightfoot a stunning cab. Towering example of great cab hitting all the right spots with a 42oz ribeye. Dark blue black color. Aromas of camphor, cherry liquor, rose petals and graphite. This wine is kicking ass... it's not everyday I want a big Napa cab but with this kind of balance and class, why not?

Thank you @Lee Lightfoot a stunning cab. Towering example of great cab hitting all the right spots with a 42oz ribeye. Dark blue black color. Aromas of camphor, cherry liquor, rose petals and graphite. This wine is kicking ass... it's not everyday I want a big Napa cab but with this kind of balance and class, why not?

Mar 6th, 2017
Bill Bender

I'm not sure of the make-up but I get a Bordeaux profile from this so I don't think it's pure cab. Very floral with hints of cedar on the nose. Dense dark fruit, licorice, tobacco. To my palate this wine has the closest flavor profile to TRBs own Rivers-Marie cabs. This was decanted 2 hours and probably could have benefitted from more. I'd say hold or decant 3+ hours for optimum drinking ....but it is a rich, expressive wine right now.

I'm not sure of the make-up but I get a Bordeaux profile from this so I don't think it's pure cab. Very floral with hints of cedar on the nose. Dense dark fruit, licorice, tobacco. To my palate this wine has the closest flavor profile to TRBs own Rivers-Marie cabs. This was decanted 2 hours and probably could have benefitted from more. I'd say hold or decant 3+ hours for optimum drinking ....but it is a rich, expressive wine right now.

Apr 25th, 2015
Bill Bender

A bit of a hot impenetrable mess right now. Stewed tomatoes on the nose. High alcohol feel and a sharp finish. Only had a 2 hour decant. Will re-visit tomorrow night.

A bit of a hot impenetrable mess right now. Stewed tomatoes on the nose. High alcohol feel and a sharp finish. Only had a 2 hour decant. Will re-visit tomorrow night.

Aug 5th, 2014
Andy Hall

Wow! So strong start to finish!

Wow! So strong start to finish!

Oct 13th, 2022
Thomas Sorbo

Spectacular!

Spectacular!

Apr 19th, 2020
Paul T HB

I like this as much as the 10, different though. More fruit less smoke & grit. The 10 could use a steak 🥩, the 09 is fine by itself.

I like this as much as the 10, different though. More fruit less smoke & grit. The 10 could use a steak 🥩, the 09 is fine by itself.

Nov 28th, 2019
Howard Greenfield

2009 Napa Retro

2009 Napa Retro

Mar 10th, 2019