The 2013 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder is a noteworthy wine from the North Coast region of Napa, California. This vintage marks the first to be entirely crafted by Mayacamas Vineyards' new team, a fact highlighted by several reviewers.

Vinous' Antonio Galloni awards the wine a high score of 96, describing it as "potent" and "exuberant," with "inky black fruit, chocolate, new leather, menthol, and spice" contributing to its dramatic profile. Galloni also notes the wine's ripeness, which is more pronounced than in more recent vintages.

James Suckling gives the 2013 vintage an even higher score of 97, praising its opulence compared to other Mayacamas offerings. He mentions notes of "tile, slate, dark fruits, and flowers such as roses," complemented by "firm and luscious tannins" and undertones of "sage and lavender." Suckling's review suggests that this might be the best vintage from Mayacamas, calling it "reserved extravagance."

Wine Spectator's review, with a score of 93, describes the wine as a "textbook mountain fruit Cabernet" with a flavor profile that includes "menthol and sage notes," "gently steeped plum, black currant, and blackberry," and a "pleasantly grippy and rustic finish." Spectator advises that the wine will benefit from cellaring and suggests it will be at its best from 2022 through 2037.

Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider also scores the wine 93, focusing on its "powerful, tannic, backward, structured, and fresh" character. He notes flavors of "crisp, crunchy red fruit, smoke, thyme, and licorice," with a recommendation to let the wine age for at least a decade before consumption.

Decanter’s review reflects on the wine’s notes of "crushed wild berries, sandalwood, and coniferous forest floor," attributing its dense, rich concentration to the Mount Veeder terroir. Scoring it 93, Decanter notes the wine’s deviation from traditional barrel aging practices, adding "mid-palate flesh and volume" without losing its essential character.

Overall, the 2013 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon is highly regarded, with excellent reviews emphasizing its rich, complex flavor profile and robust structure. Its potential for aging further solidifies its status as a distinguished wine from a historic estate.