Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Chardonnay Finely textured with a softness

Finely textured with a softness that belies its hidden depth

leading to a huge

Mayacamas Cabernets of that era were always tight and tannic

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Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Chardonnay Finely textured with a softnessBase of neck or better 94 Vinous One of the more bombastic wines in this lineup, the 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon races across the palate with a rush of pure fruit and structure. The late harvest produced a rich, viscous Cabernet Sauvignon endowed with tremendous depth and plenty of raw, visceral energy. Readers need to be patient here, as the 1999 needs more time in bottle. I imagine it will always remain exuberant in style. 94+ (AG) 05 2014