94-Points by Wine Spectator.
Offers a densely packed yet energetic mix of sweet bay leaf, violet, cassis, plum and loganberry notes all driving through nicely, carried by sleek yet persistent structure through the detailed, mineral-edged finish.
Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 4% Malbec
- Spring Mountain Vineyard is a historic Napa Valley wine producer located on the eastern slopes of Spring Mountain. The estate received international recognition when its Chardonnay placed fourth among French and American white wines at the historic Judgment of Paris in 1976.
- Today, Spring Mountain Vineyard is best known for its red wines produced exclusively from estate-grown fruit. In particular, the flagship wine of the portfolio is Elivette, a Bordeaux-style blend.
- The property is expansive, covering nearly 25 percent of the total planted land of the Spring Mountain District. The estate originally had four separate but adjoining vineyards – the highest, La Perla, was established in 1870 at an elevation of 1600ft (490m). Below this lies the Beringer brothers' original vineyard planted in 1882, Chateau Chevalier planted in 1891, and Miravalle, the lowest vineyard at 400ft (120m), planted in 1885.
- Altogether, the estate spans 845 acres (341 hectares), which is planted to around 226 acres (91ha) of vineyard land. This is further divided into 135 separate vineyard blocks based on soil type, sun exposure, and differences in mesoclimate. The grapes from each block remain separate during fermentation and aging – they are only blended during the final assemblage process.
- The majority of the estate's vineyards are planted to red varieties – primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot – but select blocks of Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Semillon, Viognier, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc are also planted.
- Spring Mountain Vineyard served as part of the set for prime-time 1980s drama Falcon Crest. It has been owned by Huneeus Vinters since 2016.
Spring Mountain Vineyard 'Elivette' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 2018
SKU: 95D
$350.00 Regular Price
$250.00Sale Price
Style
RedVintage
2018
Bin
95D
