2013 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Crowley Vineyard

Spring Mountain

94 POINTS

"Top 100 Reds of the Napa Valley" "Loads of sweet fruit with spices, blackberry and black currant character. Full body, silky tannins and bright finish. Sexy and flashy. Drink or hold"
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, November 23, 2016

750 ml

Like its Howell Mountain cousin across the valley, Spring Mountain yields were down in 2013 – nearly 30% in the Mayacamas range where the effects of the cool, windy weather at flower and fruit set were even more severe. Add to this conundrum the handshake deal with a neighboring vintner that fell through at the last minute … all making 2013 the shyest production year we’ve had since our very first Spring Mountain bottling back in 2005 (a mere 154 cases).

WINEMAKER NOTES >

BLEND: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
HARVEST DATES: October 3-23, 2013
AVERAGE SUGAR: 25.3° Brix | TA: 5.8g/L | ph: 3.75 | ALCOHOL: 14.6%
BARREL AGING: 18 months in Chateau-style French oak; 80% new & 20% 2nd year. Unfiltered and unfined.
BOTTLING DATE: April 29, 2015
CASES PRODUCED: 160

CROWLEY VINEYARD, SPRING MOUNTAIN
The Crowley vineyard is a close fit for our mountain Cabernet portfolio from the highest elevations of Napa Valley. Overlooking St. Helena from its perch at 2,000 feet, this vineyard’s rocky volcanic soil, varied hillside exposures, and moderate climate produce densely concentrated wine grapes. The mountain is cooled by afternoon breezes from the nearby Pacific Ocean, creating moderate daytime temperatures and cooler nights that allow grapes to ripen slowly without pushing high alcohol and sugars.

The 2013 Spring Mountain Cabernet offers up mind-blowing concentration; it’s incredibly deep and perfumed – reminiscent of a great Right Bank Bordeaux. And the bad news … this wine is also sold out upon release. For those of you lucky enough to secure a bottle or two, we recommend patience. We’ve just had a taste of the 2006 Spring Mountain here at the winery and it is aging beautifully. We expect the 2013 to age even better. Lay this one down … for anywhere from 5 to 35 years.

92 POINTS
“… speaks to finesse and nuance, despite the obvious intensity of the vintage. Aromatic and supple, with plenty of bold, red-fleshed fruit, the Spring Mountain Cabernet offers striking perfume, plenty of inner sweetness and bold, punchy flavors throughout. …” Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 1, 2015 94 POINTS
"Top 100 Reds of the Napa Valley" "Loads of sweet fruit with spices, blackberry and black currant character. Full body, silky tannins and bright finish. Sexy and flashy. Drink or hold"
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, November 23, 2016

2013 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

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