2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Enthusiast, March 1, 2022  • 94 points

"This bold wine was aged 22 months in 75% new French oak and showcases lovely red fruit, resolved tannins and well-integrated oak. With small additions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it offers sage and dusty graphite tones around a lengthy core." - Virginie Boone

Wine Enthusiast February/March 2022 Review

2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, November 30, 2016 • 92 points | Drink now through 2030

2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, January 28, 2016 • 94 points | Drink now through 2028

"Combines powerful, rich layers of graphite, cedar and mocha with tiers of dark berry, licorice and crushed rock, giving this a long, authoritative finish. Drink now through 2028. 135 cases made." –JL Napa

2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, October 28, 2015 • 93 points | Drink now through 2028
"Strikes an ideal balance between rich, intense dark berry, mineral, dried herb and graphite notes, with a perfumed scent of spicy, toasty oak. Gains depth and nuance before gliding to a smooth finish. The tannins are ripe and fleshy, showing good grip. 500 cases made." –JL Napa

 

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, September 30, 2011 • 92 Points | Drink now through 2021
“A stylish effort, ripe, complex, supple and layered, with a mix of black cherry, wild berry, road tar, graphite and cedar notes. Full-bodied, turning supple and elegant on the finish, where the tannins are ripe and fleshy. 1,182 cases made.” –JL Napa

 

2007 Cobalt Napa Valley

Wine Spectator, November 15, 2011 • 92 Points | Drink now through 2020
“Offers good intensity, focus and depth of flavor, built around ripe currant, plum, mineral, espresso and tobacco flavors. Full-bodied, turning supple and elegant, this is gaining and should improve. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 150 cases made.” –JL Napa

 

2006 Cobalt Napa Valley

Wine Spectator, October 31, 2010 • 93 Points | Best from 2011 through 2020
“Intense and concentrated, with a complex mix of dark berry, currant, tar, black licorice and game scents. A muscular wine, ending with chewy, extracted tannins. Needs decanting. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. 200 cases made.” –JL Napa

 

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, October 15, 2008 • 93 Points | Best from 2009 through 2015

“Creamy oak and hints of dill give this a supple mouthfeel, yet the ripe currant, black cherry and wild berry fruit is elegant and stylish, gaining depth and momentum and ending with a long, intricate finish. 1,270 cases made.” –JL Napa

 

2005 Cobalt Napa Valley

Wine Spectator, June 15, 2010 • 93 Points | Best from 2010 through 2017

“Complex and concentrated without being heavy or overdone, this offers layers of ripe currant, black cherry and plummy berry fruit that's full-bodied and tightly focused, with a long, persistent finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Petite Sirah. 250 cases made.” –JL Napa

 

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, May 15, 2007 • 93 Points | Best from 2008 through 2014

“A big, rich, intense and tightly focused style, with layers of red cherry, wild berry, earth, mineral and savory herbs and spices. Picks up a nice touch of anise and ends with firm, ripe, integrated tannins, with a dash of cedary oak. Decant. 1,120 cases made.” –JL Napa

 

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, May 15, 2006 • 92 Points | Best from 2007 through 2013

“Firm and intense, with aromas of melted chocolate, dried currant, herb, sage and cedary oak. For all its size and concentration, it remains elegant and balanced,finishing with integrated tannins and hints of mineral and sage. 1,200 cases made.” –JL Napa



2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, November 15, 2004 • 92 Points | Best from 2006 through 2012
“The flavors are rich and pure, built around ripe plum, currant and cherry, with a dash of earth, spice and floral character. Firmly tannic. A highly successful mountain-grown wine that manages to smooth out the rugged tannins and provide a supple, polished texture. 740 cases made.” –JL Napa

 

1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, October 15, 2002 • 92 Points | Best from 2005 through 2014

“Dark, rich, intense and sturdy, packed with ripe, deeply concentrated blackberry and black cherry fruit, supported by lively acidity and firm tannins. It's built for short-term cellaring. 250 cases made.” –JL Napa

 

1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, October 31, 2000 • 92 Points | Best from 2003 through 2010

“Very ripe, loaded with black cherry, plum and wild berry flavors shaded by a peppery edge. Turns tight and tannic, with currant and blackberry on the finish. 160 cases made.” –JL Napa

 

1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District

Wine Spectator, February 29, 2000 • 92 Points | Best from 2003 through 2012
“Combines elegance with a tightly wound core of currant, cedar, coffee, olive and sage flavors, turning bright with black cherry notes. Tannins firm up on the finish. 235 cases made.” –JL Napa