Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 1974 Cabernet Franc a sappy core of black

a sappy core of black cherry fruit

Pure perfection in a glass

This is undeniably one of the stars of this irregular vintage

This was the best way to contend with complicated French inheritance laws and keep the estate whole

The Clos de la Roche 1999 from Dujac is one of the best wines I have tasted from this fine estate

Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 1974 Cabernet Franc a sappy core of blackHigh 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,