Spring Mountain Vineyard
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Oldest wine served at “From the Cellar.” Paired with the dish of event.
I met Tim who was pouring initially. He is the main person behind the VC group that bought the property and three others out of BK in 1999. We all know what happened the next yr with the Glass Fires. Very unfortunate coupled w/ bad timing.
The hope to have all the restoration worked completed by 2030. They have already started replanting the vineyards that were consumed in the fire. Priority number one as it is roughly 7 yrs before you get usable fruit for quality wines.
He brought a 3L of the 79. Mags of 90, 96, 97, 05 & 06 to the event.
The “Grilled Sofrito Lamb Ribs” were off the chain. I had three.
Oldest wine served at “From the Cellar.” Paired with the dish of event.
I met Tim who was pouring initially. He is the main person behind the VC group that bought the property and three others out of BK in 1999. We all know what happened the next yr with the Glass Fires. Very unfortunate coupled w/ bad timing.
The hope to have all the restoration worked completed by 2030. They have already started replanting the vineyards that were consumed in the fire. Priority number one as it is roughly 7 yrs before you get usable fruit for quality wines.
He brought a 3L of the 79. Mags of 90, 96, 97, 05 & 06 to the event.
The “Grilled Sofrito Lamb Ribs” were off the chain. I had three.
Opened in advance of service; enjoyed over the course of an hours. This bottle of the 1979 pours a garnet color with significant rim variation; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart, ripe and dried, red and black fruits: red and black currants, blackberries, mixed dried flowers, tobacco, some green pepper, leather, dry gravelly earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. These old vintages of Spring Mountain fly under the radar and the 1979 vintage is simply special. This might outlive me.
Opened in advance of service; enjoyed over the course of an hours. This bottle of the 1979 pours a garnet color with significant rim variation; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of tart, ripe and dried, red and black fruits: red and black currants, blackberries, mixed dried flowers, tobacco, some green pepper, leather, dry gravelly earth, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. These old vintages of Spring Mountain fly under the radar and the 1979 vintage is simply special. This might outlive me.
Jun 28th, 2025
Tart with blue fruit and tang. Gnarly underbrush notes, some bloodiness, vivid and still has a fresh intensity. From mag and a very well stored bottle
Tart with blue fruit and tang. Gnarly underbrush notes, some bloodiness, vivid and still has a fresh intensity. From mag and a very well stored bottle
May 7th, 2025
Blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot & Malbec, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits with spice, herb and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry, fig and blueberry compote with currants, cacao, pepper and earthy notes. Fine soft tannins, good structure, long finish, great mouthfeel, ending with cedar, fruit and earthy character. Wonderful! Very Nice.
Blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot & Malbec, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits with spice, herb and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, ripe cherry, fig and blueberry compote with currants, cacao, pepper and earthy notes. Fine soft tannins, good structure, long finish, great mouthfeel, ending with cedar, fruit and earthy character. Wonderful! Very Nice.
May 19th, 2023
Cherry, forrest floor, moss. Aging beautifully.
Cherry, forrest floor, moss. Aging beautifully.
Feb 5th, 2023
Amazing wine, so alive and integrated. Perfumed and balanced with great harmony and length. Classic Napa mountain cabernet profile, richly textured but still maintaining structural posture and elegance. Seems like it could keep going too. Love the depth and core of fruit it still has
Amazing wine, so alive and integrated. Perfumed and balanced with great harmony and length. Classic Napa mountain cabernet profile, richly textured but still maintaining structural posture and elegance. Seems like it could keep going too. Love the depth and core of fruit it still has
Mar 1st, 2020
Pam’s birth year wine. Still plenty of complexity to enjoy. Talking about both my wife and the wine.
Pam’s birth year wine. Still plenty of complexity to enjoy. Talking about both my wife and the wine.
Jun 19th, 2019Napaulée at Press Restaurant. Lovely
Napaulée at Press Restaurant. Lovely
Oct 27th, 2018
Fruit still well in-tact. Completely resolved. Very high fill, pristine bottle. Complexity fell just shy of making this an absolute treasure.
Fruit still well in-tact. Completely resolved. Very high fill, pristine bottle. Complexity fell just shy of making this an absolute treasure.
Nov 15th, 2017
Tasting room Lead/Wine Educator/Sommelier at The Winemakers Studio at Wente Vineyards
Still youthful, tannin and acidity well integrated. Really consistent portfolio from Spring Mountain.
Still youthful, tannin and acidity well integrated. Really consistent portfolio from Spring Mountain.
Sep 23rd, 2017