Reviews & Ratings

2006 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon "Estate"

Winery: Spring Mountain

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, & 2% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: 4,408

KWG Score: 88.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: June 1, 2010

Wine Review: This opaque dark ruby colored Cab was a hit with our mini-group of tasters. It opens with an attractive black cherry and boysenberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, offers a pleasant yet dry mouthfeel. The flavor profile is a very tasty black currant with hints of black cherry, black licorice, and light oak. The finish is very dry and its substantial tannins are youthful and sail on for quite a while. We felt this Cab went perfectly with our ribeye dinner. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Dark, brooding mountain Cabernet laced with chocolate, caramel and savory spices. Fruit flavors of blackberry, black currant and cassis dominate the aromas with a hint of minerality to add intrigue. Big, full-bodied entry with loads of chewy tannins and a re-statement of the black fruit, chocolate, licorice and stoney minerality on the palate. Excellent weight on the mid-palate, and though the tannins are compact and youthful, the finish remains elegant and persistent. Drink 2010 – 2020 or decant 2-3 hours before service. - Jac Cole

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