($130) Good deep red-ruby. Enticing aromas of black cherry, cassis, lead pencil and sweet, sexy oak. Rich, layered and sweet, with harmonious ripe acidity that will not get in the way of enjoying this wine early for its appealing black cherry and sexy oak flavors. Very pliant, lush wine with sweet tannins that build with aeration. About 30% of this and the 2005 cabernet came from vines planted in the mid-'70s, but these vines were pulled up after the 2005 harvest.

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Michel Rolland has been brought in as a consulting winemaker by proprietor Naoko Dalla Valle, and while no Maya was made in 2004, there are 400 cases of the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. It exhibits superb intensity, suggesting this estate, which was largely replanted over the last few years, is on the rebound. The 2004 offers beautiful notes of creme de cassis, minerals, spice box, and cedar, a structured style, and plenty of sweet tannin. Give it 3-4 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following 25 years.

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Has excellent structure, with firm, ripe plum and currant fruit dialed in, with hints of anise, cedary oak, spice and floral notes. Rich and concentrated, this ends with a long, vibrant, supple and harmonious finish. 400 cases made.

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