Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon

9.39 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, 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
Renato Hoyle

So balanced

So balanced

Jan 1st, 2024
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2018 vintage. Oak a little showier than last visit 4.20.24. *Full disclosure* Probably my favorite CA cabernet for QPR purposes-year in, year out-since the early 90's. Not inexpensive, yet, in a world of ridiculous CA cab pricing, this is a bargain. Had I storage space and projected lifespan, would pick up two cases and crack a bottle every year starting in 2028. Some overt baby fat/oak to dissipate in anticipation. Currently, wanting more structure and depth but, given the track record with this wine/producer, it's enroute. 5.29.24.

2018 vintage. Oak a little showier than last visit 4.20.24. *Full disclosure* Probably my favorite CA cabernet for QPR purposes-year in, year out-since the early 90's. Not inexpensive, yet, in a world of ridiculous CA cab pricing, this is a bargain. Had I storage space and projected lifespan, would pick up two cases and crack a bottle every year starting in 2028. Some overt baby fat/oak to dissipate in anticipation. Currently, wanting more structure and depth but, given the track record with this wine/producer, it's enroute. 5.29.24.

May 29th, 2024
Janice in Livermore

2018 Cab at the Jose James concert at Kuumbwa in Santa Cruz.

2018 Cab at the Jose James concert at Kuumbwa in Santa Cruz.

Jun 19th, 2023
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2018 vintage. 85% Cab, 10% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc and 2% PV. One of the highest % of Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine that I can remember. 14% ABV. Tapenade, smoke and ripe, dark plum nose. Medium body. Softens up somewhat on the finish. Wine (and not just this vintage) occasionally drinks like 2nd growth Durfort-Vivens in Margaux with Mount Eden Vineyards having slightly more body. I need to compare the last three vintages of each all together. Spooky. 4.20.23.

2018 vintage. 85% Cab, 10% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc and 2% PV. One of the highest % of Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine that I can remember. 14% ABV. Tapenade, smoke and ripe, dark plum nose. Medium body. Softens up somewhat on the finish. Wine (and not just this vintage) occasionally drinks like 2nd growth Durfort-Vivens in Margaux with Mount Eden Vineyards having slightly more body. I need to compare the last three vintages of each all together. Spooky. 4.20.23.

Apr 20th, 2023
Henry Fuseler

2/2023. Medium bodied cab blend. Good flavor and nice on the palate.

Mr. Friendly’s

2/2023. Medium bodied cab blend. Good flavor and nice on the palate.

Mr. Friendly’s

Mar 8th, 2023
Henry Fuseler

12/2022. Bold and smooth. Nice on the palate. Paired well with the baked oysters and bass at Mr. Friendly’s.

12/2022. Bold and smooth. Nice on the palate. Paired well with the baked oysters and bass at Mr. Friendly’s.

Dec 11th, 2022
Diego Flores

Diego had this a year ago

Diego had this a year ago

Nov 27th, 2023
Kate H

Kate had this a year ago

Kate had this a year ago

Sep 15th, 2023
Michael S Hymes

Michael had this 2 years ago

Michael had this 2 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2023