Mount Eden 2018

Perched high above Silicon Valley in the rugged peaks of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 2018 Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon reflects one of California’s most historic and distinctive mountain wine estates. Founded on the principles of low yields, patient winemaking, and uncompromising respect for terroir, Mount Eden has long been regarded as one of the quiet benchmarks of American Cabernet.

The 2018 vintage in the Santa Cruz Mountains delivered exceptional balance and precision. A long, steady growing season allowed the fruit to ripen slowly at elevation, preserving the natural acidity and aromatic complexity that define mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon. These conditions produced wines of both depth and refinement, capable of aging gracefully for decades.

Sourced from estate vineyards planted nearly 2,000 feet above the Santa Clara Valley, the wine is crafted from a classic Bordeaux-inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with small portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Fermented with minimal intervention and aged carefully in French oak, the wine captures the purity and structure that have defined Mount Eden’s style for generations.

In the glass, the wine reveals a deep claret hue and an alluring aromatic profile of black currant, dark cherry, and briary mountain fruit, layered with hints of graphite, cedar, and subtle herbal lift. The palate is structured yet graceful, offering concentrated dark fruit supported by vibrant acidity and finely woven tannins. Mineral undertones and savory complexity carry through to a long, elegant finish.

A wine of precision, structure, and mountain-born character, the 2018 Mount Eden Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a classic expression of the Santa Cruz Mountains.