Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
Served blind alongside what was later to be revealed as the 1970 Montrose. Our humble table was universally convinced the other wine was from Bordeaux and there was at least one that was adamant this was the legendary 1970 Mayacamas. What wasn’t up for debate was the nose, which was absolutely stunning. A melange of ripe, dried and desiccated dark and red fruits with dried flowers, leather, sweet tobacco and the prettiest baking spices your nose ever smelled on a Cabernet from California. It was almost Burgundian relative to the Montrose. This is a vinous wine with acid keeping it spry. And while it is likely to give “Ohhs and Ahhs” for years to come, it is so gorgeous right now that I wouldn’t hesitate to pull the cork and taste one of the most important wines in history while it still has its potency. This will be one of those wines that haunt me for years to come and I’m ever so grateful to have enjoyed it. A sublime pairing with Iberico de Bellota pork loin with harissa purée and ramps.
Served blind alongside what was later to be revealed as the 1970 Montrose. Our humble table was universally convinced the other wine was from Bordeaux and there was at least one that was adamant this was the legendary 1970 Mayacamas. What wasn’t up for debate was the nose, which was absolutely stunning. A melange of ripe, dried and desiccated dark and red fruits with dried flowers, leather, sweet tobacco and the prettiest baking spices your nose ever smelled on a Cabernet from California. It was almost Burgundian relative to the Montrose. This is a vinous wine with acid keeping it spry. And while it is likely to give “Ohhs and Ahhs” for years to come, it is so gorgeous right now that I wouldn’t hesitate to pull the cork and taste one of the most important wines in history while it still has its potency. This will be one of those wines that haunt me for years to come and I’m ever so grateful to have enjoyed it. A sublime pairing with Iberico de Bellota pork loin with harissa purée and ramps.
Jun 19th, 2023Epic Napa valley Cabernet still very young and fresh this bottle can go another 20 years . Has a little Heitz Martha’s menthol on the nose with lots of cassis some spices and liquid minerals . The finish is powerful just lacks the earthiness of Bordeaux but really amazing .
Epic Napa valley Cabernet still very young and fresh this bottle can go another 20 years . Has a little Heitz Martha’s menthol on the nose with lots of cassis some spices and liquid minerals . The finish is powerful just lacks the earthiness of Bordeaux but really amazing .
Oct 31st, 2022Always a treat. Smooth and supple. Sweet leafy brambly red fruit, leather, eucalyptus and crushed rocks
Always a treat. Smooth and supple. Sweet leafy brambly red fruit, leather, eucalyptus and crushed rocks
Mar 27th, 2021
Lovely ruby dark fruit. Very plummy and supple. Some leather and a tangy note. Very good. Like a right back Napa cab.
Lovely ruby dark fruit. Very plummy and supple. Some leather and a tangy note. Very good. Like a right back Napa cab.
Jan 8th, 2020
Gorgeous mountain fruit. Was the Pauillac to the Martha’s Margaux. Great bottle of this wine, perfectly stored.
Gorgeous mountain fruit. Was the Pauillac to the Martha’s Margaux. Great bottle of this wine, perfectly stored.
Jan 15th, 2019
Ehren had this 11 years ago
Ehren had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2013Out of magnum. Drinking perfectly. Still nice acidity and that little bit of funk that makes you say "Brett? Cork! Brett? Cork?, may be just old?"
Out of magnum. Drinking perfectly. Still nice acidity and that little bit of funk that makes you say "Brett? Cork! Brett? Cork?, may be just old?"
Sep 17th, 2016
Needs decanting. Lovely, classic Mayacamas, even though not from a notable vintage. Fulsome and rich.
Needs decanting. Lovely, classic Mayacamas, even though not from a notable vintage. Fulsome and rich.
Sep 4th, 2016
