Wine Enthusiast

November 1, 2008

"94 Points"

2005 Wurtele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

"A gorgeous Cab, rich and complex, that perfectly shows the deep, strong tannins and impeccable structure of Spring Mountain, and Mayacamas Cabs in general.  Perfectly ripe in black currants and tobacco, with exotic cedar and mineral overtones, it's beautiful now despite the tannins, but has the balanced stuffing to age effortlessly for a decade."

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Wine Enthusiast

November 1, 2008

"93 Points"

 2005 Yverdon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

"Tough in mountain tannins to the point of astringency, this 100% Cab demands cellaring.  But even through the hardness you can taste a flamboyantly ripe, exuberant wine just waiting to bust out.  With a terrific heart of black currants, briary blackberries, anise, sandlewood and cedar it should have no trouble negotiating the next decade, if not longer. Best 2009-2013.  Cellar Selection"

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Wine Enthusiast

November 1, 2008

"90 Points"

 2005 Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon

"This is the winery's basic appellation bottling, and while it's not as rich or ageable as their other two vineyard bottlings, it's a fine Cabernet Sauvignon.  Dry and tannic, the black currant flavors are accompanied by wilder tastes of nettles and pine."

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