Spring Mt. Vineyard 2007 Cabernet 1.5L

The Spring Mt. Vineyard 2007 Cab is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. This wine has the unmistakable imprint of mountain fruit, with its density and mineral undercurrent. Blackberry and currant aromas and flavors rest its full-bodied frame, and they are complemented with an array of baking spices, anise and chocolate accents. The tannins are chewy & rich, but still approachable now.

Alcohol: 14.6%

94 POINTS - "Check this out if you enjoyed the classic vintages of Gruaud-Larose: This is funky and complex, withthe same kind of fat that a St-Julien would boast. Initially herbal and tight, this opens into a powerful complexity, the tannins almost lamby in flavor, the fruit a deep well of cassis. The 225 acres of vines at Spring Mountain Vineyard were originally planted in the 19th century by four separate owners, now providing a range of elevations and expositions for blending into this wine." Wine & Spirits

92 POINTS - "Rich and vibrant in acids and tannins, this Cabernet feels like it was obviously grown in a good place. It flatters the palate with blackberry and black cherry flavors, with a currant ripeness accentuated by 80% new French oak. Forward and elaborate now, it doesn't seem like an ager despite the tannins, so drink now–2013." Wine Enthusiast

Socially Rated 4+ / 5 STARS

This is a big, concentrated mountain cabernet that purely reflects a beautiful vintage. The wine is laced with chocolate, caramel and savory spices. Dark fruit flavors of blackberry, black currant and cassis dominate the aromas with a hint of minerality that adds intrigue. On the palate its full-bodied entry delivers loads of chewy tannins and a re-statement of the black fruit, chocolate, licorice a nuance of stony mineral. Excellent weight on the mid-palate leads to an elegant and persistent finish. Drink 2010 - 2020 or decant 2 to 3 hours before service.