Spring Mountain Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.420 ratings
9.45 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Rashmi Primlani

Still alive and kicking. Gorgeous earth and pepper notes.

Still alive and kicking. Gorgeous earth and pepper notes.

Jan 17th, 2016
Paul K
9.7

🤯 This is outstanding. Lots of life and smooth as silk, not an edge to be found. It doesn’t show as much age as the bottle we had at the winery a month ago.
2 hrs in and on glass 2. I’m upping from 96 to 97. It explodes in your mouth. A 34 year old wine shouldn’t have this much energy, right? I honestly thought this would be a novelty, but it’s turning into one of my most enjoyable wine experiences. I’m guessing Bordeaux drinkers out there are giggling at the rookie. 😁

🤯 This is outstanding. Lots of life and smooth as silk, not an edge to be found. It doesn’t show as much age as the bottle we had at the winery a month ago.
2 hrs in and on glass 2. I’m upping from 96 to 97. It explodes in your mouth. A 34 year old wine shouldn’t have this much energy, right? I honestly thought this would be a novelty, but it’s turning into one of my most enjoyable wine experiences. I’m guessing Bordeaux drinkers out there are giggling at the rookie. 😁

Apr 8th, 2022
Paul K
9.2

We had 1988, 95, 06, 10, and 14. Fun tasting! The 95 was my favorite. Still alive and kicking!

We had 1988, 95, 06, 10, and 14. Fun tasting! The 95 was my favorite. Still alive and kicking!

Mar 11th, 2022
Allyson Dietz

Dark garnet color with dark red and black fruits, leather. Still really high in acidity despite the age. Tannins have softened, however, and you get some additional smoke on the palate. Yum!

Dark garnet color with dark red and black fruits, leather. Still really high in acidity despite the age. Tannins have softened, however, and you get some additional smoke on the palate. Yum!

Nov 29th, 2019
Chris Madrid

‘88 vintage still holding on to structure. Secondary notes are delicate and pretty. Well aged.

‘88 vintage still holding on to structure. Secondary notes are delicate and pretty. Well aged.

Dec 5th, 2017
Jason Sagil

Has a deep ruby color with a distinct Cab varietal aroma and fresh light green herbal notes. The rich flavor and balanced finish comes through with loads of chocolate and rich, ripe fruit, specifically blackberry, cherry and plum. For an older wine it still shows through with jammy fruit, toasty oak and hints of licorice and spice that rounds out this well aged wine.

Has a deep ruby color with a distinct Cab varietal aroma and fresh light green herbal notes. The rich flavor and balanced finish comes through with loads of chocolate and rich, ripe fruit, specifically blackberry, cherry and plum. For an older wine it still shows through with jammy fruit, toasty oak and hints of licorice and spice that rounds out this well aged wine.

Sep 18th, 2016
Lionel Ferrandon

Smocky, smooth, exceptional vintage

Smocky, smooth, exceptional vintage

Sep 18th, 2016
Mono Head

1988 spring. This has a nice smell. Maybe an older smell. But I don’t know the label yet. Dry. A little sour. A little bit of bell peppers. not amazing. But great to be able to try this. Didn’t rate that day

1988 spring. This has a nice smell. Maybe an older smell. But I don’t know the label yet. Dry. A little sour. A little bit of bell peppers. not amazing. But great to be able to try this. Didn’t rate that day

Nov 23rd, 2018
Joshua Fisher

Joshua had this 6 years ago

Joshua had this 6 years ago

Mar 20th, 2019
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

8.8

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Sep 17th, 2016