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2020 MacDonald Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – Cult Oakville Rarity
The 2020 MacDonald Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Napa Valley’s most elusive cult wines, sourced from a historic block of To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville. Produced by brothers Graeme and Alex MacDonald in extremely limited quantities, the wine embodies purity, elegance, and terroir-driven character that have made it one of the most coveted California Cult Wines.
Tasting Notes
The 2020 vintage offers a deeply expressive bouquet of blackcurrant, violets, and graphite, layered with hints of cedarwood, fresh herbs, and subtle minerality. The palate is sleek yet powerful, delivering ripe black fruit, fine-grained tannins, and remarkable balance. A long, structured finish underscores the precision and elegance of this small-production wine.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Sourced exclusively from organically farmed parcels of To Kalon, the 2020 MacDonald is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is vinified with minimal intervention, fermented in small lots, and aged in French oak barrels, largely new, for close to two years. The unique blue alluvial soils of To Kalon contribute the hallmark tension, depth, and minerality.
Investment & Collectibility
With minuscule production and a cult following, the 2020 MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Napa’s most difficult wines to obtain. Its association with To Kalon and its reputation for quality ensure its place among the most collectible Napa Valley Cabernets. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Insights
The 2020 vintage was marked by challenges across Napa Valley, but meticulous farming and careful selection allowed MacDonald Vineyards to produce an elegant, balanced Cabernet Sauvignon. While volumes were especially limited, quality remained uncompromised, offering a pure and age-worthy expression of Oakville terroir.






