Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘The 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon is quite simply one of the greatest Napa Valley wines I have ever tasted. Dark, powerful and explosive, the 1978 captivates all the senses with intense dark fruit, tobacco, smoke, cedar and licorice. Utterly mesmerizing from the very first taste, the 1978 shows no signs of fading. The firm tannins ensure another decade-plus of magical drinking. Readers fortunate enough to own well-stored bottles are in for an extraordinary drinking experience on a par with any wine from anywhere in the world. It's as simple as that. The 1978 remains a testament to the genius of Bob Travers and this rugged hillside site on Mt. Veeder. Here, too, provenance is everything.’ – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 100/100 (Jun 2014)

‘Mature, still with some chalky tannins, but has an immense, complex core of earthy tannins, currant, plum, pepper and mineral flavors. Impeccably balanced, it drinks exceptionally well. One of Mayacamas' great wines.’ – James Laube, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Nov 1998)