1996 Wine

Wine Spectator, 96 points: This leans toward the tropical side, with mango and guava notes out front, while maple, date, blood orange and citrus oil flavors fill in behind. The finish kicks into another gear, taking off with honeysuckle, orange...

Wine Spectator, 92 points: Hints of oyster shell and truffle mark the age of this satiny Champagne, but there's still enough well-knit acidity to keep this fresh, focusing the subtle notes of toasted almond, dried golden currant, fleur de sel and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 points: The 1996 Maya is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Vivid intense aromas of new saddle leather plums black currants underbrush and licorice are followed by a full-bodied sensationally concentrated wine with...