Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Rhone Rouge coniferous forest floor and rose

coniferous forest floor and rose petals

(RP) (10/2009)

layered and massively rich style

evolved mouthfeel and sweet tannins

showing how carefully Inglenook walks the line between richly powerful concentrated Cabernet and a fresher lean style of wine

Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Rhone Rouge coniferous forest floor and roseBlend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot 94 points John Gilman Mayacamas has had a program of re releasing their Cabernets after ten years and this has continued under the new ownership. Therefore, the 2003 vintage made by Bob Travers is just coming back into the market again, and it is a stellar bottle. This is a classic Mayacamas Cabernet in what was not a great vintage, but is certainly a great wine. The bouquet is blossoming