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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.
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
Napa Valley, California, USA
