Arrowhead Spring Vineyards

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Estate Bottled Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Somm David T
9.2

After reading the story of this producer, I inspired to try it. Especially, at $59.99 for a quality Napa Cabernet. These two brother’s are true pioneers of the Napa Valley. They do their own thing. Don’t follow trends and are not aggressive with their bottle price, nor do they really wish to. More rare than common in today’s Napa Cabernet market. I have a lot of respect for that and Napa Pioneers.

This also drinks pretty well for a young Napa Cabernet. I was expecting bigger/bolder based on write up. Not that this won’t benefit from cellaring.

The fruits are nicely ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, cherries & blueberry hues. I was expecting more teeth. Think it is showing the finesse & balance of most 21’s I’ve had. Dark spice, grilled meats, light black pepper, barrel dust, dry tobacco, leather, savory herbaceousnes, moist clays, dry crushed rocks, cola, flower bouquet of red, blue & purple fresh flowers, rainfall acidity with a well balanced, softly structured, elegant finish that lasts just over a minute and lands crushed rocks and touch of spice.

It will be interesting to see if this shows more in 5 years.
— 18 hours ago

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Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Good, not great. The 2021 with more intensity/grip and life. 06.11.25. — 4 days ago

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Estate Bottled Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Paul K
9.4

Got more coming so popped this to check on progress. Needed three hours and closed nature let cab franc show. Much different than the 2015 cab from memory. Should continue to improve! — 8 days ago

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Rattlesnake Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Last year's vintage more than justified the pricing. This one, not so much. 06.11.25. — 4 days ago

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Uriah Estate Grown Walla Walla Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

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