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2017 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Crowley Vineyard

Spring Mountain

1085 CASES

Terroir, the French term for a sense of place that establishes a wine’s unique identity, is the perfect concept to describe the qualities of Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignons. Our Spring Mountain Cabernet displays the mountain’s special blue notes – blueberry, boysenberry and exotic plum fruits – that are so distinctive to Cabernets grown on its slopes. We are fortunate to obtain a tiny amount of this exquisite fruit to create a wine with great weight, structure and velvety texture.

750 ml

Since 2005 we have been lucky enough to receive fruit from Joan Crowley’s beautiful vineyard. It is perched at 2000′ elevation near the summit of Spring Mountain. This site is primarily dry-farmed, which reduces both vigor and crop yields, and results in small, flavor-packed berries.

Beginning in 2015, we have had access to the very best block of the vineyard, and our 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 wines have displayed increased size and scope for what has traditionally been our most elegant Cabernet offering.

BLEND: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
CASES PRODUCED: 1085

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 2017 Spring Mountain is savory and pleasantly balanced, opening with dark fruit and white floral notes that give way to a palate filled with jam, preserves and a kiss of vanilla. Pure cassis and boysenberry grip nicely on the mid-palate and carry through to the long, lush finish.

Since 2005 we have been lucky enough to receive fruit from Joan Crowley’s beautiful vineyard. It is perched at 2000′ elevation near the summit of Spring Mountain. This site is primarily dry-farmed, which reduces both vigor and crop yields, and results in small, flavor-packed berries.

Beginning in 2015, we have had access to the very best block of the vineyard, and our 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 wines have displayed increased size and scope for what has traditionally been our most elegant Cabernet offering.

BLEND: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
CASES PRODUCED: 1085

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 2017 Spring Mountain is savory and pleasantly balanced, opening with dark fruit and white floral notes that give way to a palate filled with jam, preserves and a kiss of vanilla. Pure cassis and boysenberry grip nicely on the mid-palate and carry through to the long, lush finish.

About This Wine

Since 2005 we have been lucky enough to receive fruit from Joan Crowley’s beautiful vineyard. It is perched at 2000′ elevation near the summit of Spring Mountain. This site is primarily dry-farmed, which reduces both vigor and crop yields, and results in small, flavor-packed berries.

Beginning in 2015, we have had access to the very best block of the vineyard, and our 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 wines have displayed increased size and scope for what has traditionally been our most elegant Cabernet offering.

BLEND: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc
CASES PRODUCED: 1085

Vineyard

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.

Tasting Notes

The 2017 Spring Mountain is savory and pleasantly balanced, opening with dark fruit and white floral notes that give way to a palate filled with jam, preserves and a kiss of vanilla. Pure cassis and boysenberry grip nicely on the mid-palate and carry through to the long, lush finish.