Spring Mountain Vineyard

Elivette Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.323 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Onion, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

A few fun 4th Friday wines from tonight.

I’ll be honest...this was very similar to the ‘09 Gruaud Larosse it shared the table with. Nice compliment. These Elivette’s have so much structure and can age for a good while, and while I’m sure this vintage is no different, it seemed much more approachable at a young age than previous vintages. Aromatically it shows potpourri, brambly fruits, some fig, and only a hint of leather. Dark core that is fairly soft, with blue and black fruits, pencil shavings, baked plum, dark chocolate and a very lengthy finish. Lots to like here.

A few fun 4th Friday wines from tonight.

I’ll be honest...this was very similar to the ‘09 Gruaud Larosse it shared the table with. Nice compliment. These Elivette’s have so much structure and can age for a good while, and while I’m sure this vintage is no different, it seemed much more approachable at a young age than previous vintages. Aromatically it shows potpourri, brambly fruits, some fig, and only a hint of leather. Dark core that is fairly soft, with blue and black fruits, pencil shavings, baked plum, dark chocolate and a very lengthy finish. Lots to like here.

Dec 28th, 2019
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2012 vintage.

May 7th, 2022
David Walser

I had higher expectations for this wine.

I had higher expectations for this wine.

Jan 9th, 2021
Nishith Jobanputra

Phenomenal.

Phenomenal.

Nov 15th, 2020
Jason Nitschman

Great bottle in preparation for the battle of Winterfell 🐺🐉

Great bottle in preparation for the battle of Winterfell 🐺🐉

Apr 29th, 2019
A B
9.4

Light pomegranate nose. Very balanced on the tongue. Builds in your mouth. Taste of leather, berries, pomegranate. Mild tannins and slight spice finish. A bit of a sharp, slightly acidic follow-up. Enjoyed for Daryl's 43nd birthday with K fam.

Light pomegranate nose. Very balanced on the tongue. Builds in your mouth. Taste of leather, berries, pomegranate. Mild tannins and slight spice finish. A bit of a sharp, slightly acidic follow-up. Enjoyed for Daryl's 43nd birthday with K fam.

Aug 26th, 2017
Will Howard

Great. Full, rich body, balanced oak, strong but not agressive tannin.

Great. Full, rich body, balanced oak, strong but not agressive tannin.

Jun 1st, 2017
John Rutherford

Dark fruit and wonderfully rich!

Dark fruit and wonderfully rich!

Nov 7th, 2015
Joshua Fisher

Joshua had this 10 months ago

Joshua had this 10 months ago

May 21st, 2023
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.3

jesus had this 8 years ago

jesus had this 8 years ago

Aug 29th, 2016