Early Mountain

Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Haven’t had this in at least 15 years, why 🤷🏼‍♂️. But they were clearing out several vintages at $30.00, I should have bought a full case. Opened last night to try a glass, decanting the rest today.
Waiting for my 05’s to arrive
— 2 hours ago

Jan and Tom liked this

Chappellet

Mountain Cuvée Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Chapellet Mountain Cuvée Proprietor’s Blend 2023
Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A vibrant Bordeaux-style blend from Chapellet, a pioneering family-owned estate high on Pritchard Hill since 1967. Known for its rocky, elevated vineyards and bold mountain-grown fruit, Chapellet crafts this approachable yet terroir-rich blend for both immediate enjoyment and graceful aging.

Blend Composition
• 51% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 24% Merlot
• 10% Petit Verdot
• 8% Malbec
• 7% Cabernet Franc 

Aromas & Flavors
Effusively aromatic with dark cherries, blackberries, and plums, framed by spicy oak notes of clove, cardamom, cedar, plus touches of black pepper and savory herbs. The palate mirrors this with plush ripe berry layers, framed by fine-grained tannins, and finishes with lingering dark chocolate and anise.  

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with a luxuriously textured core. The fine-grained tannins wrap the fruit beautifully, balanced by inherent freshness—creating a long, silky, and satisfying finish.  

Winemaking Notes
Crafted under the guidance of Winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus, the 2023 vintage benefitted from a cool growing season and carefully managed canopy work to preserve freshness and reduce yields. Fermented and aged to deliver immediate appeal without compromising structure. 

Food Pairing
A versatile pairing wine—ideal with grilled ribeye, slow-braised short ribs, or herbed lamb chops. It also complements rich pasta sauces and grilled mushrooms—luxurious yet approachable.

Verdict
Mountain Cuvée 2023 is a powerful yet elegant Napa blend, showcasing depth, freshness, and mountain intensity. It’s a beautifully balanced wine that offers a compelling mix of immediate pleasure and layered complexity. A benchmark for mountain-grown Bordeaux blends.
— a month ago

Ted and Andrew liked this

Cakebread Cellars

Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Really great. Needs about 3 hours of air. So well balanced. A lot of cocoa, blackberry, garden dirt, some tree bark, some chocolate cherries, but very dark, some menthol in the background, long finish, almost coffee and cocoa, some fruits as well. Outstanding! — 2 months ago

Tom and Raul liked this

Bevan Cellars

Sugarloaf Mountain Proprietary Red Blend 2013

I thought I had pulled a pure Cab but this went great with the steaks and was really nice. Heady on the nose. — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister, Billy and 6 others liked this

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Drinking very well now. Really enjoyed it. — 9 days ago

Outpost

True Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

A stunning wine! Cedar, black currants, fig, dark chocolate, and truffles. Deep purple with a fabulous finish. — a month ago

Cade

Estate Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

With Scott & Amy at Washington Inn — a month ago

Dave and "Odedi" liked this

Gundlach Bundschu

Mountain Cuvée Sonoma County Red Blend 2021

Wanted something to go with carnitas tonight. Not sure if this will pair well, but it is very tasty. I stole a premature sip while the meat cooks. Lots and lots of berries, tart, blue and red. I smell Syrah. Bright acidity, medium tannins. Terroir, stone. It feels a little Old World.
Listening to The B52s
— 17 days ago

Ray, Tom and 19 others liked this

Quilceda Creek

Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

This wine and this vintage definitely punches above its weight. Soft yet structured - reminds me (almost!) of what a Don Melchor offers… — a month ago

Neil liked this

Spring Mountain Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1987

Decanted. I tasted this not knowing the year. I don’t normally care for older wines but this one was a surprise. — a month ago

Jim Hadley
with Jim
Rob, Shay and 5 others liked this