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2010 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Spring Mountain District
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Community Tasting Notes 27
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jlhkiss Likes this wine: 93 points
January 21, 2023 - Much improved and more accessible than last tasting a few years ago. Paired nicely with seared pork loin and salad. Drink 2023-2030. Technical score: 93. Enjoyment score: 93.
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jlhkiss Likes this wine: 92 points
December 25, 2021 - Opened and decanted six hours ahead of grilled filet, seared asparagus, and baked potato for our Christmas feast. Consistent tasting with past notes 2+ years ago, only more herbal, savory, and mint notes are emerging to compliment the deep, juicy, dark fruit. Has a soft, round mouthfeel with thick viscosity and texture which smooths out the tight, compact core. Drink 2022-2030. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92.
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jonmartin1520 Likes this wine: 93 points
September 13, 2020 - Opened this along with an 09. Both were excellent, with the 09 being just slightly better. Standard Smith Madrone - dark fruit, mineral, just a hint of the Cab Franc in the background. Very delicious and will enjoy the last bottle I have left in a few years
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Z1nnfull Likes this wine: 94 points
May 10, 2020 - Last bottle, last review of 12-03-2018 summed up nicely. This is at peak and is everything you would ever want from a Napa Cab. Only gave it about 90 minutes breathing and that worked perfectly.
I would drink this year or next, doesn't need much air.
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jhw425 wrote: 92 points
January 10, 2020 - Big wine. Way better on day 2. More tannin and stuffing in general than other vintages of SM. Great outing
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By Julia Harding, MW
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type Red
- Producer Smith-Madrone
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Spring Mountain District
- UPC Code 704470300003
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 133 (47%)
- Consumed 150 (53%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerSmith-Madrone
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationSpring Mountain District
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