• 2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
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2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

$95.00
$95.00
The evidence of 2018’s excellent growing season is apparent in the complexity of aromas, flavors, and textures in our 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. Upon opening, the wine shows dusty cherry and blue fruits on the nose. Lavender, white pepper, and nutmeg appear alongside gravel and crushed herbs as the wine continues to breathe. On the palate, the wine begins with bright raspberry and cherry notes before evolving into pretty hints of hibiscus and pomegranate followed by darker notes of soft blue fruits and earthy bramble. Fruit and oak tannins are polished and well-integrated, showing great balance with the bright acidity of the fruit. This wine should show well for many years but is also accessible to enjoy now.

Wine Specs

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

Winemaker’s Comments

Additional Notes

2018 brought another stellar growing season to Spring Mountain Vineyards. Drier than normal conditions through the 2017-2018 winter caused some concerns, but higher rainfall totals in February and March filled reservoirs with ample water. Both bud break and flowering occurred slightly later than average, but near-perfect conditions resulted in good cluster set and a strong crop load. Summer months brought more ideal ripening conditions with moderate heat and without any major heat spikes. Harvest began with Sauvignon Blanc on September 7th and finished with Cabernet Sauvignon on November 6th. Crop yields were on par with recent years, but the extended hang time allowed for great flavor and phenolic development, creating wines with depth, power, and balance.

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