Mayacamas Vineyards
Napa Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
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, 2023
Losing a football bet = birth year wine for a friend!
Losing a football bet = birth year wine for a friend!
Mar 9th, 2014
So amazing!! Showed so well!
So amazing!! Showed so well!
Nov 26th, 2013Pretty impressed with this "off vintage" gem from Mount Veeder. Dead ringer from Bordeaux! Bitting tannins still play with dried high toned red fruits, cedar and a long gravely finish.
Pretty impressed with this "off vintage" gem from Mount Veeder. Dead ringer from Bordeaux! Bitting tannins still play with dried high toned red fruits, cedar and a long gravely finish.
Jan 7th, 2013
Legendary wine from the early 1970s. Still exhibits good fruit and excellent balance on the palate. Lingering aftertaste. Exquisite wine with no flaws. At its peak but should be around for years to come. A wine masterpiece.
Legendary wine from the early 1970s. Still exhibits good fruit and excellent balance on the palate. Lingering aftertaste. Exquisite wine with no flaws. At its peak but should be around for years to come. A wine masterpiece.
May 22nd, 2024
49 years and so much fruit left to give! Was amazing with the pasta and rib eye.
49 years and so much fruit left to give! Was amazing with the pasta and rib eye.
Jan 31st, 2019Great aged Cab from iconic Napa winery. Light brick color, great acidity with cherry and licorice notes. Delicate fruit lingered nicely in the finish. Drink now, if lucky to have some in your cellar.
Great aged Cab from iconic Napa winery. Light brick color, great acidity with cherry and licorice notes. Delicate fruit lingered nicely in the finish. Drink now, if lucky to have some in your cellar.
Aug 19th, 2018
Have you ever drank anything so powerful and magnetic that you could feel the eye of the dark lord Sauron upon you?
This wine is 48 years but you would never know it from the color, nose, palate or any other indicators. I believe it to be immortal.
Have you ever drank anything so powerful and magnetic that you could feel the eye of the dark lord Sauron upon you?
This wine is 48 years but you would never know it from the color, nose, palate or any other indicators. I believe it to be immortal.
What a knock out wine- 48 Years and packed with solid red fruits and still some unresolved tannins. Not only good but exceptional. Long finish and palate coating. Great Napa Cabernet!🍷🍷
What a knock out wine- 48 Years and packed with solid red fruits and still some unresolved tannins. Not only good but exceptional. Long finish and palate coating. Great Napa Cabernet!🍷🍷
Apr 10th, 2018