Mayacamas Vineyards Napa Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1970

Jay Kline

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.

Barry Herbst

Wine Buyer Soutirage

Wow

Lauren Marsh

Losing a football bet = birth year wine for a friend!

Doug Banks

Sales & Marketing Terroir Selections

So amazing!! Showed so well!

Christopher Hoel

Sommelier/Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

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.

Mike McGlone

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.

Allan Tulloch

49 years and so much fruit left to give! Was amazing with the pasta and rib eye.

Bill Bishop

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.

Bobby Gilbane

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.

Mike Beltran

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!