Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.340 ratings
9.210 pro ratings
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Cameron Parry

Lighter Brett this vintage. Big structure, big ripe fruit. May have opened it too soon...

Lighter Brett this vintage. Big structure, big ripe fruit. May have opened it too soon...

Dec 21st, 2016
Cameron Parry

Rich, structured, lots of life left (10+ yrs), but you have to like (or be OK with) Brettanomyces... Very nice.

Rich, structured, lots of life left (10+ yrs), but you have to like (or be OK with) Brettanomyces... Very nice.

Apr 16th, 2015
Brandon Wright

I never miss a chance to try Chris's wines. My favorite part is the journey through its development at the table.

I never miss a chance to try Chris's wines. My favorite part is the journey through its development at the table.

Mar 15th, 2015
Matt Krueger

Holding up well, but I would drink it sooner rather than later.

Holding up well, but I would drink it sooner rather than later.

Mar 5th, 2015
Jon Foster

I don't drink very many CA Cabs but this 10 yr old was balanced and lovely!

I don't drink very many CA Cabs but this 10 yr old was balanced and lovely!

Nov 8th, 2014
Tom Garland

1 hour decant(decent fine/cloudy sediment). A remarkable dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: certain vintages really embrace the brett on the property, this is on the milder side. Notes of red plum, nutty vanilla, pine, funky wet earth, old leather, some cherry. Taste: smooth, delicate, silky wine with savory notes of cigar box, currants, wet dirt, peppery, little dark plum, cedar, slightly meaty. YUM! A very good vintage for Cain, a little more intensity could have increased the score even more.

1 hour decant(decent fine/cloudy sediment). A remarkable dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: certain vintages really embrace the brett on the property, this is on the milder side. Notes of red plum, nutty vanilla, pine, funky wet earth, old leather, some cherry. Taste: smooth, delicate, silky wine with savory notes of cigar box, currants, wet dirt, peppery, little dark plum, cedar, slightly meaty. YUM! A very good vintage for Cain, a little more intensity could have increased the score even more.

Jan 5th, 2023
Frank Chen

Dark elegant, beautiful fruit with great wood influence, dark currants, settled spices...love how it not just about the fruit amazing!!

Dark elegant, beautiful fruit with great wood influence, dark currants, settled spices...love how it not just about the fruit amazing!!

Dec 6th, 2018
Sarah Oettel

Silky, smooth, and sensual--the perfect seductress.

Silky, smooth, and sensual--the perfect seductress.

Jan 28th, 2016
Mark Melson

2004. Really nice with duck tonight

2004. Really nice with duck tonight

Jul 26th, 2015
Christopher Armstrong

Should've had it with dinner.

Should've had it with dinner.

Sep 4th, 2013