Maybach Family Vineyards

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Country of Origin: USA
Location: Oakville, Napa Valley
People: Maybach Family, Owners | Thomas Brown, Winemaker

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Maybach Family Vineyards 2023 Chardonnay, Irmgard Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Login Please inquire
Maybach Family Vineyards 2022 'Materium' Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville Login JD 94 Please inquire
Maybach Family Vineyards 2022 'Vocabulum' Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena Login Please inquire
Maybach Family Vineyards 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Amoenus Vineyard, Calistoga (Napa) Login JD 92 Please inquire
Maybach Family Vineyards 2023 Pinot Noir, Irmgard Vineyard, Sonoma Coast Login Please inquire

For 100 years the name Maybach has been synonymous with quality at the finest level. The tradition of individuality and craftsmanship established by their ancestors is honored with their handmade wine.

From humble beginnings as a trainee in a German Orphanage, Wilhelm Maybach went on to invent the high-speed internal combustion engine and in 1900, as chief engineer and business partner to Gottlieb Daimler, to design and build the first Mercedes cars. Advancing his father's legacy, Karl Maybach would develop the first high-speed diesel engines and, in 1920, would launch a private line of ultra-luxury automobiles which earned an unparalleled, worldwide reputation. In 2002, DaimlerChrysler would revitalize this Maybach brand in recognition of the father and son who together played such a monumental role in defining German engineering.

Winemaker Thomas Brown's minimalist approach encourages the character of the Oakville region to express itself through rich aromas and flavors. 2019 marks Thomas' sixteenth enriching year working with the Maybach family. Born and raised in Sumter, South Carolina, Thomas majored in English and economics at the University of Virginia. In 1996, he discovered wine, moved to the Napa Valley and got his start in an industry he says is "just perfect for me."

Wine Advocate 10/2019
"From luxury cars to luxury wine, the Maybach name epitomizes precision, style and performance. And with a winemaker like Thomas Rivers Brown, it’s not surprising that this label doesn’t miss a beat, even in a challenging vintage like 2017."


Wine Advocate 7/2019
"Thomas Rivers Brown is undoubtedly one of Napa Valley’s top rock-star winemakers. He is the deft hand behind a who’s-who list of cult labels, including Schrader, Outpost, Maybach, Seaver and his own Rivers-Marie brand (co-owned with Genevieve Marie Welsh). But perhaps what I most appreciate during our one-on-one tasting sessions is his down-to-earth nature and ability to keep it real."

Reviews

  • Maybach 2022 'Materium' Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville
    Jeb Dunnuck
    Rating: 94 (1/8/2025)

    My favorite of the 2022s, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Materium has a rocking nose of spicy red and black fruit as well as some spicy oak, graphite, and spring flower nuances. It's nicely balanced, has ripe tannins, good density, and outstanding length.
  • Maybach 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Amoenus Vineyard, Calistoga (Napa)
    Jeb Dunnuck
    Rating: 92 (1/8/2025)

    Coming from a site in Calistoga, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus is medium ruby/plum-hued, with a solid nose of red plums, black raspberries, sweet baking spices, and chocolate all defining the aromatics. It’s medium to full-bodied and has a soft, supple, layered, complex profile, integrated tannins, and a good finish. It’s already drinking nicely yet will evolve gracefully over the coming 10-15 years.