Mount Eden Vineyards, 'Domaine Eden', Santa Cruz Mountains, 2018 Red Wine, 75cLBy Winebuyers

Mount Eden Vineyards is a historic, family-run estate perched at 2,000 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just south of San Francisco. Founded in 1945 by pioneering vintner Martin Ray, the winery is renowned for producing small-lot, estate-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards are planted on austere Franciscan shale soils, and the cool, fog-free climate allows for slow, steady ripening, resulting in wines of remarkable depth and longevity. Under the stewardship of winemaker Jeffrey Patterson since 1981, Mount Eden emphasizes sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar, utilizing native yeasts and aging in French oak barrels. The estate's commitment to expressing the unique terroir of its mountainous site has earned it a reputation for crafting some of California's most elegant and age-worthy wines. Mount Eden Vineyards' Domaine Eden Cabernet Sauvignon is a refined Bordeaux-style blend that exemplifies the winery's dedication to quality and tradition. This wine is a unisex offering, suitable for all wine enthusiasts.