2009 Maybach Materium – Explosive nose of black cherry, currant, plum, and a spicy minty note. The palate incorporates a perfect balance of dark black fruits with a hint of red cherry, balanced with what seems like nice acidity and lingering mint, cocoa powder, and a floral note. Moderate tannins and nice acid keep the wine in wonderful balance. I was really surprised by the nose and palate on this wine. I expected a more brooding, heavy black fruit wine given the vintage, and was really happy that the mint, floral note, red fruit, and acid kept this clean and bright, as opposed to syrupy and heavy. A really well executed Napa Cab. Great stuff, and glad I have more. 95
Thanks for the note. I drank a bottle almost 2 years ago. Looks like I can keep my other bottle buried.
Very timely as I think I’m opening a mag this Saturday.