{"title":"Maybach Materium","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"maybach-materium-cabernet-sauvignon-2013","title":"Maybach Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaybach Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, bottled at 14.8% ABV in a standard 750ml format. This vintage earned a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker, placing it among a rarefied tier of Napa Valley wines and solidifying its reputation as one of California's most sought-after cult Cabernets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 14.8%  |  Origin: Oakville, Napa Valley, California  |  Vintage: 2013  |  Producer: Maybach Family Vineyards  |  Winemaker: Thomas Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaybach Family Vineyards sources Materium from the Weitz Vineyard, perched at roughly 1,000 feet on the eastern Vaca Mountain hillside of Oakville, above the Silverado Trail. The vineyard's shallow soil, interspersed with pebbles and stones, stresses the vines and concentrates fruit character at low yields. The 2013 vintage was aged in 100% new French oak from the prestigious Darnajou and Taransaud cooperages, and production was limited to approximately 600 cases — a scarcity that has made each vintage a collector's benchmark under the direction of winemaker Thomas Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque purple in the glass, the nose opens with an extraordinary intensity of blackberry and cassis before unfolding into white flowers, crushed rock, and a striking minerality. There is a secondary layer of dark chocolate and spice that deepens with time in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is full-bodied and majestic, delivering dense, layered tiers of extracted blackberry, black cherry, and raspberry coulis. The mid-palate builds with road tar, tobacco, anise, and mocha, accented by buttery, caramelized new oak. Rich dark chocolate flavors anchor the palate through the peak, while phenomenal balance and purity keep every element in proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, persistent, and remarkably polished, with lingering dark fruit, wet soil, and bittersweet chocolate. The tannic structure is firm yet refined, suggesting decades of cellar potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Materium 2013\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wine of this caliber and age deserves to be served neat in a large Bordeaux glass at around 62–65°F, ideally after a 60- to 90-minute decant to fully aerate its dense layers. Materium 2013 is not a cocktail wine — it is built for focused, contemplative drinking where every sip reveals new detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring a once-in-a-lifetime dinner with a magnum-worthy centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a serious Napa Valley Cabernet collector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrating a milestone occasion — anniversary, retirement, or achievement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a perfect-score vintage to a long-term cellar collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Materium 2013 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Materium 2013 delivers a dense, layered profile dominated by blackberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, and mocha, underscored by road tar, tobacco, anise, and a persistent minerality from its mountain vineyard origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Materium 2013 compare to Harlan Estate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are ultra-premium Oakville Cabernet Sauvignons commanding cult followings and triple-digit critic scores, but Materium is sourced from a single high-elevation hillside vineyard on the Vaca Mountains, giving it a distinctive rocky minerality, while Harlan Estate draws from its own estate vineyards in the western hills above Oakville. Production for Materium is extremely limited at roughly 600 cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Materium 2013 good for cellaring?\u003c\/strong\u003e With a perfect 100-point Parker score, dense tannic structure, and concentrated fruit, Materium 2013 has the architecture for extended aging and should continue to evolve gracefully for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Materium made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Materium is produced by Maybach Family Vineyards in Oakville, Napa Valley, California, using fruit from the Weitz Vineyard situated at approximately 1,000 feet elevation on the eastern Vaca Mountain hillside above the Silverado Trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Materium 2013?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-aged ribeye steak, as the wine's tannin and dark fruit complement the richness of the beef. Braised short ribs with a red wine reduction mirror the wine's depth. Dark chocolate truffles echo the prominent cocoa notes. Aged hard cheeses like Comté or Parmigiano-Reggiano balance the wine's intensity. Herb-crusted rack of lamb provides an aromatic counterpoint to the wine's cassis and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Materium 2013 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Materium 2013 is available in the standard 750ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Materium 2013 worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Materium 2013 positions firmly in the ultra-premium tier of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, competing directly with California's most collectible cult wines. A perfect 100-point Parker score and production of only roughly 600 cases place it among the rarest and highest-rated wines from any Napa vintage, which supports its valuation within this elite category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Materium 2013?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker is the single most authoritative endorsement a wine can receive, and the 2013 Materium earned it outright. The fruit comes from the Weitz Vineyard — a high-elevation, rocky hillside site that produces naturally concentrated, mineral-driven Cabernet unlike anything from the Oakville valley floor. Winemaker Thomas Brown's decision to age in 100% new Darnajou and Taransaud French oak barrels added structural complexity without overwhelming the vineyard's identity. With only around 600 cases produced, Materium 2013 belongs in the same conversation as Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate — not as an imitator, but as a mountain-grown counterpoint that has earned its place among Napa Valley's finest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maybach Materium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837609898153,"sku":"25806","price":164.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Maybach-Materium-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2013__35890.jpg?v=1730488149"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/maybach-materium.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}