Maybach Family Vineyards

Materium Cabernet Sauvignon

9.536 ratings
9.23 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
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

Really lush and plush. Soft and velvety. Not a lot of grip. We’ll see how it ages but with a nice cut of beef it’s pretty darn good!!!

Really lush and plush. Soft and velvety. Not a lot of grip. We’ll see how it ages but with a nice cut of beef it’s pretty darn good!!!

Feb 3rd, 2023
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

8.7

I’ve had a lot of other vintages of Maybach and the materium in particular which have all been insanely good. I think I got to this one wayyyyy to early and although it’s good, it’s over the top ripe for me.
I would be intrigued to see how it ages but today it is (obviously) very primary and honestly a bit ‘sweet’. Polished and soft but doesn’t have a lot of grip. It feels like caymus today. Certainly won’t give up on chris’ wines but this one wasn’t for me on this particular day

I’ve had a lot of other vintages of Maybach and the materium in particular which have all been insanely good. I think I got to this one wayyyyy to early and although it’s good, it’s over the top ripe for me.
I would be intrigued to see how it ages but today it is (obviously) very primary and honestly a bit ‘sweet’. Polished and soft but doesn’t have a lot of grip. It feels like caymus today. Certainly won’t give up on chris’ wines but this one wasn’t for me on this particular day

1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2019
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.8

Mmmmmmmmm....15’s. So good! Great pop & pour right off the Fed Ex truck.

Mmmmmmmmm....15’s. So good! Great pop & pour right off the Fed Ex truck.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2018
Norman Gennaro

Maybach Materium 2015 - it was a big wine and was too big given all of the other French wines.

Maybach Materium 2015 - it was a big wine and was too big given all of the other French wines.

May 8th, 2024
Norman Gennaro

I need to stand these up longer as the sediment is noticeable

I need to stand these up longer as the sediment is noticeable

Feb 14th, 2023
Norman Gennaro

I’m saying slightly corked. I smell wet cardboard but no one else is complaining. Past that it’s still delicious

I’m saying slightly corked. I smell wet cardboard but no one else is complaining. Past that it’s still delicious

Oct 16th, 2022
Billy L.

JEB 💯 Points / Very good not 100 tonight.

JEB 💯 Points / Very good not 100 tonight.

Dec 21st, 2021
Norman Gennaro

Wine of the night for me. A bit more restrained and could have used a decant.

Wine of the night for me. A bit more restrained and could have used a decant.

Sep 25th, 2021
Norman Gennaro

Good but not the best I’ve had from them.

Good but not the best I’ve had from them.

Sep 18th, 2021
Billy L.

Pure, Blackberry, Almost a “refreshing thirst quenching style” compared with other more concentrated vintages. Long life ahead. Cheers 🍇🍷

Pure, Blackberry, Almost a “refreshing thirst quenching style” compared with other more concentrated vintages. Long life ahead. Cheers 🍇🍷

Dec 5th, 2020