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• davidandrose Likes this wine: 93 points

  November 16, 2023 - Two hour slow ox, slight bricking at the edges. Similar to LY the nose is Bordeaux-like with dusty and earthy notes; comes across like an old french wine cave.
  
  Side-by-side we again found the Sommelier stems better than std cab stems, which had some bitterness on a front palate finish. Somm's followed the bdx nose with leather, old wood and a softer, very balanced finsih that I might take for an older St Emillion. Very enjoyable and no rush
  
  UPDATE: After 4 hrs slow ox this is really singing. Clay, earth, leather and black tea
  
  Further Update- Just noticed this showed as 100; while very good, that was an error. Updated to 93 but not really sure what the exact rating should be this long afterwards.

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• davidandrose Likes this wine: 92 points

  October 14, 2022 - Decanted half the bottle. When I pulled the cork, this struck me like a Dunn Napa cab with a dusty Bordeaux-like nose. After an hour in the decanter there's sweetness on the nose, with spice box, cigar and plenty of mature red fruit.
  
  There's lots of dry tannin in this wine that shows soft tannins, light weight and is driven by red fruit. Consistent with the vintage this is solid, if less appealing than other years. 91pts.
  
  Adding to the above after hitting the balance of the bottle that wasn't decanded, 2.5 hours after pulling the cork. Added heft and an elegant, satiny finish raises a point to 92. Won't decant my remaining bottles based on tonight's experience.
  
  Compared std and Somm stems throughout and was slightly better from the somm's

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• KeithAkers wrote: 93 points

  October 17, 2020 - Saturday Porch Hangs (Newk's hideout, Bucktown, Chicago, IL): Nose: After about two hours in the decanter, this is pure and classic Spring Mountain Cabernet with red currants, dark red cherries, chocolate notes, raspberries, licorice, bell pepper, violets, sweet tobacco, vanilla, and some bits of dried herbs. There is excellent depth with a lovely purity to the fruit.
  
  Taste: The feel is Full bodied with medium acidity and silky, medium+ tannins. The structure is youthful and sneaky, but its not overpowering at all. The feel is plush and deep with red currants, dark red cherries, chocolate notes, raspberries, bell pepper, sweet tobacco, and vanilla tones.
  
  Overall: This can certainly age longer and yet, it's also delicious right now. This is a spot-on Spring Mountain Cab that shows off all of the great hallmarks that I love.

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• davidandrose Likes this wine: 91 points

  May 8, 2020 - Had a few by the time I got to this so no detailed notes. Decanted but not given much time. Hit the glass fruit-driven but without the structure or depth I anticipate in mountain-fruit. Added weight during the brief drinking window; will resample with more air later this year, and hopefully remember to remove from inventory.

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• Vintage 2015
• Type Red
• Producer Sherwin Family Vineyards
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation Estate
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Spring Mountain District

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• In Cellars 384 (60%)
• Consumed 251 (39%)

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