Spring Mountain Vineyard

Reserve Napa Valley Red Blend

9.321 ratings

9.27 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Red Blend

Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese

Top Notes For

Christopher Berry

9.0

Smells like cedar and incense. Not usually my thing but very good.

Smells like cedar and incense. Not usually my thing but very good.

Jan 25th, 2015

Amelia Mowry, CSW

9.6

Simply put, this is a great vintage. Even after 27 years, the wine continues to evolve in the glass with every sip. This Bordeaux blend was dark in color, with a fruity bouquet, high acid, and a long, dynamic finish. Lots of tertiary flavors; some hints of dark, black fruit and tobacco with earthy undertones. The mouthfeel was soft and smooth. This wine is at it’s peak. Paired with charred lamb skewers and mushroom risotto.

Simply put, this is a great vintage. Even after 27 years, the wine continues to evolve in the glass with every sip. This Bordeaux blend was dark in color, with a fruity bouquet, high acid, and a long, dynamic finish. Lots of tertiary flavors; some hints of dark, black fruit and tobacco with earthy undertones. The mouthfeel was soft and smooth. This wine is at it’s peak. Paired with charred lamb skewers and mushroom risotto.

Dec 12th, 2024

9.2

Drink now. Liked the ‘98 better a few months ago.

Drink now. Liked the ‘98 better a few months ago.

Oct 1st, 2022

9.8

Great bottle. Real treat if you can find it.

Great bottle. Real treat if you can find it.

Nov 26th, 2015

9.2

Contributed by the handsome one (in his words). Drinking well!

Contributed by the handsome one (in his words). Drinking well!

Aug 8th, 2015

9.2

Very smokey!

Very smokey!

Mar 18th, 2013

Scott Lancaster

These 97's are drinking well. Great fruit and acidity. I'd buy a case of this if I could find it.

These 97's are drinking well. Great fruit and acidity. I'd buy a case of this if I could find it.

Nov 11th, 2014

9.0

Ben had this 7 years ago

Ben had this 7 years ago

Jun 7th, 2018

9.3

Zane had this 8 years ago

Zane had this 8 years ago

Apr 23rd, 2017

9.2

Andrew had this 9 years ago

Andrew had this 9 years ago

Dec 28th, 2015