Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Bordeaux Rouge the 2017 Syrah tastes like

the 2017 Syrah tastes like a wine from the La Landonne lieu-dit in Côte Rôtie

meaning the resources to produce it were scarce

Opaque purple-colored and loaded with sensational notes of smoked black fruits

Lafon's Santenots is typically a fairly muscular wine but in 2016 it is more a wine of refinement though I stress that there is excellent concentration and punch on the impeccably well-balanced finish that flashes just a hint of austerity

Candied red berries

Mayacamas, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Bordeaux Rouge the 2017 Syrah tastes likeBlend: 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