• 2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 3L.
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2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 3L

2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 3L

$525.00
$525.00
The intensity and concentration of the 2015 vintage jump out of the glass in this Cabernet Sauvignon. The dark fruits - black cherry, blueberry and boysenberry – integrate seamlessly with the fresh red plum, cherry and raspberry notes. The primary fruits are dominant at this stage, but complementary oak, thyme, and lavender add complexity and depth to the bouquet. On the palate, the wine is bright and youthful, showing the tension and concentration of the vintage. There is plenty of fine tannins to support the fruit, which will continue to evolve over the next 10 to 15 years.

Wine Specs

Appellation: Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley – Estate Grown & Bottled
Élevage: 20 months in French oak, 60% new

Winemaker’s Comments

Additional Notes

2015 was one of the earliest vintages ever at Spring Mountain, and more similar to 2014 than the bigger, more structural 2013 vintage. In general, quality was very good across the varieties, and the resulting wines show a great balance between freshness and power. From a growing perspective, the 2015 vintage was marked most significantly by cold and wet weather during set, followed by a warm, dry ripening season. Several years of drought combined with challenging weather during fruit-set meant the plants were destined to produce a small, but excellent quality crop. In general, we observed very small berries and loose clusters that lead to even ripening and intensely concentrated wines. Harvest for the red Bordeaux varieties began on September 4th and continued through October 15th.

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