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The March 2021 Auction: Part 2
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Estimate: $1,200
3cm, Lightly bin soiled, lightly wrinkled capsule, nicked, faded, damp stained, bin soiled, very lightly scuffed label.
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98 · 90
98 JG "The 1974 vintage of Mayacamas cabernet included eight percent merlot in the blend and was released originally in October of 1978 for $9.50 per bottle. This was reported by John Tilson back in 1980 to be a massively powerful and tannic example of the vintage in need of decades of bottle age to soften up and become approachable. At the time, he thought the wine was excellent in potential, but not likely to match the brilliant 1970 vintage here. Along with the Heitz Martha’s Vineyard, this remains my favorite wine of the vintage, and the wine was stunning at our tasting this past September. The bouquet is deep, pure and riveting, delivering a fine constellation of cassis, black cherries, cigar ash, gorgeously complex soil tones, black truffles, cigar smoke and a nice touch of chipotles in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and almost sappy at the core, with great focus and grip, fine-grained, now modest tannins and stunning grip and mineral drive on the very, very long, impeccably balanced and magical finish. Bob Travers made some absolutely monumental cabernets during his long trusteeship at Mayacamas, and the 1974 is one of his greatest accomplishments." 90 RP "...It will easily last for another 25-30 years!"
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98 JG "The 1974 vintage of Mayacamas cabernet included eight percent merlot in the blend and was released originally in October of 1978 for $9.50 per bottle. This was reported by John Tilson back in 1980 to be a massively powerful and tannic example of the vintage in need of decades of bottle age to soften up and become approachable. At the time, he thought the wine was excellent in potential, but not likely to match the brilliant 1970 vintage here. Along with the Heitz Martha’s Vineyard, this remains my favorite wine of the vintage, and the wine was stunning at our tasting this past September. The bouquet is deep, pure and riveting, delivering a fine constellation of cassis, black cherries, cigar ash, gorgeously complex soil tones, black truffles, cigar smoke and a nice touch of chipotles in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and almost sappy at the core, with great focus and grip, fine-grained, now modest tannins and stunning grip and mineral drive on the very, very long, impeccably balanced and magical finish. Bob Travers made some absolutely monumental cabernets during his long trusteeship at Mayacamas, and the 1974 is one of his greatest accomplishments." 90 RP "...It will easily last for another 25-30 years!"
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The fourth-largest wine producer in the world, led by California. American fine wine is defined by ripe, expressive fruit and a spirit of innovation, with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon among the most sought-after wines globally.
The world's most planted premium red grape, yielding deeply colored, tannic and structured wines with cassis, cedar and graphite notes. Firm tannins and acidity make it exceptionally age-worthy, whether as a varietal or the backbone of a Bordeaux blend.