Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
Old school mountain fruit Napa Cabernet. 2012 was the last vintage made by Bob Travers, who owned Mayacamas from 1968 until his retirement in 2013. Potent aromatics of pencil lead and shavings, black cherry, currant, and blackberry, with a pungent mix of herbs, clay pot, and flowers. A lively balance of fruit, acid and tannin on the palate. It’s still a baby, but more approachable than I had expected. Classic.
Old school mountain fruit Napa Cabernet. 2012 was the last vintage made by Bob Travers, who owned Mayacamas from 1968 until his retirement in 2013. Potent aromatics of pencil lead and shavings, black cherry, currant, and blackberry, with a pungent mix of herbs, clay pot, and flowers. A lively balance of fruit, acid and tannin on the palate. It’s still a baby, but more approachable than I had expected. Classic.
Mar 25th, 2018
Rich yet beautiful and finessed, emphatic pencil lead on the nose, on the palate notes of red currants, black cherry and herbs
Rich yet beautiful and finessed, emphatic pencil lead on the nose, on the palate notes of red currants, black cherry and herbs
Dec 27th, 2017
Nice round mixed berries, soft round tannins, fresh & juicy. @ Pebble Beach Food & Wine.
Nice round mixed berries, soft round tannins, fresh & juicy. @ Pebble Beach Food & Wine.
Apr 23rd, 2017
...Pliant and nuanced, the 2012 caresses the palate with a total sense of silkiness. Bright red cherries, mint, spices and flowers are all laced together in a supple, radiant Cabernet Sauvignon that captures the essence of the vintage. The purity of the fruit here is simply striking, but the 2012 is not a powerhouse, rather it is a wine built on finesse.... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2014)
...Pliant and nuanced, the 2012 caresses the palate with a total sense of silkiness. Bright red cherries, mint, spices and flowers are all laced together in a supple, radiant Cabernet Sauvignon that captures the essence of the vintage. The purity of the fruit here is simply striking, but the 2012 is not a powerhouse, rather it is a wine built on finesse.... (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2014)
Mar 14th, 2017
Don’t know if this was an off-bottle or not, but, sadly, passed its prime.
Don’t know if this was an off-bottle or not, but, sadly, passed its prime.
Dec 5th, 2021
I’ll be damned. I never knew Napa could taste like this. The restraint, vivacious, and depth.
I’ll be damned. I never knew Napa could taste like this. The restraint, vivacious, and depth.
Sep 4th, 2021
I'm a simple wine person, so simple reviews. Great balance of dark fruits and minerals.
I'm a simple wine person, so simple reviews. Great balance of dark fruits and minerals.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Celebrating tonight! Aromas of lush red fruit and leather. Eucalyptus, dusty plum. Dry, long finish.
Celebrating tonight! Aromas of lush red fruit and leather. Eucalyptus, dusty plum. Dry, long finish.
Sep 23rd, 2018
Very smooth. After my first sip I sang Stairway to Heaven
Very smooth. After my first sip I sang Stairway to Heaven
May 1st, 2018
