Spring Mountain Vineyard Red Blend Elivette Spring Mountain District Napa Valley 2008
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Blend
- 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
- Winemaker
- Barrett Anderson
- Alcohol
- 14.8%
Taste profile
Body: Full-bodied, structured, mountain-grown intensity
Aromas & flavors: Blackberry, black currant, espresso, graphite, dried herbs, cedar
Tannins & finish: Firm tannins, lingering minerality, savory length
Pairings: Grilled ribeye, braised lamb shanks, venison stew, aged cheddar, rosemary roasted potatoes, earthy porcini risotto
Tasting notes are for this exact bottle of wine (including vintage).
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“The 2008 is in a perfect place, with soft, velvety tannins, though still a little closed and coiled. Tasted from magnum, the wine is polished, sleek and dark-fruited, showing many of the traits of the 2006: tobacco, walnut husk, anise, primary blue and black fruit, layered dried violets and rich loamy earth. Attractive, full-bodied and generous, from this exceptional vineyard atop Spring Mountain, it is a remarkable wine if you can secure it — one to hold for the next 20 to 30 years and enjoy throughout that time. Buy several bottles.”
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