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Red
2013 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Spring Mountain District
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Community Tasting Notes 58
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jonmartin1520 Likes this wine: 94 points
December 25, 2023 - Opened for a Christmas dinner of prime rib, potatoes, carrots, and popovers. Decanted for a little over 2 hours. Aromas of cherry, tobacco, leather, and just the right amount of earthiness. Flavors of blackberry, herbs, a little spice. Tannins are present but have tamed down, medium to long finish, with an almost plush mouthfeel. Just such a beautifully elegant wine. Still has enough structure to last for another decade at least. Regretfully, I only have 1 bottle left of this vintage.
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Rasmussenbrent wrote: 91 points
April 20, 2023 - Nose smells amazing like normal Smith-Madrone. The finish on this one is a little light for normal bottle. Maybe time to drink. Thankfully have more to test
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Vforti Likes this wine: 93 points
March 3, 2023 - Amazing as always!
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jlhkiss Likes this wine: 92 points
December 24, 2022 - Opened and decanted a few hours ahead of Christmas Eve fillet. Drank out of magnum so probably more primary than 750 ml notes. Dark crimson-purple color. Nose brings eucalyptus, fresh mint, red roses, cherry blossoms, and sweet tobacco. The palate is medium-full, square, hard, and juicy, bringing a compact core of blackberries, plums, and blackcurrant. Red cherries and raspberries bring a tart freshness and drinkability. The palate finishes with dark chocolate, espresso bean, dried leather, and savory herb notes. The finish is still very tannic and gets tiring after a few glasses. Always distinctive, this is a great vintage but best years definitely still ahead. Drink 2024-2034. Technical score: 93. Enjoyment score: 91.
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jonmartin1520 Likes this wine: 94 points
May 25, 2022 - See all my prior notes. Just beautiful wine probably has 10 plus more years
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By Elin McCoy
Smith-Madrone tasting, 9/23/2019 (link)(Smith-Madrone, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Anne Krebiehl MW
Premium Cali Golden State Tasting, 5/13/2018 (link)(Smith-Madrone, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- 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 3 (0%)
- In Cellars 423 (47%)
- Consumed 465 (52%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
cantalope and green beans, Grilled steak and chicken, mushrooms, Rack of lambWho Likes This Wine
100% Like It 23 votes
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- ProducerSmith-Madrone
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationSpring Mountain District
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