and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness
minty characters and a veneer of fine oak
Blended with a good chunk of Viognier (from the same vineyard and co-fermented)
it gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and distinctive style became better understood
90+ Points CellarTracker Member
Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 1974 EVENT SERVICE and it hits the palateHigh Shoulder +; nicked label ONE OF THE GREAT POST WAR NAPA VALLEY LEGENDS 96 Points John Gilman It had been many years since I last had the pleasure to drink a bottle of the 1974 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon and the wine continues to cruise along beautifully and act as if time will never touch it! The bouquet is deep, ripe and complex, wafting from the glass in a marvelous blend of cassis, black cherries, a touch of pomegranate, mint, cigar smoke,