A review of the ’05 Cabernet on WineBerserkers: Old time Spring Mountain Cabernet. Notes of plum, cassis, minerals, some briar, mint and herbs. Palate is fresh and focused, deep, a little racy, with more minerals and black fruit. Very good balance and the tannic edge integrates front to back. Fine, long finish. The wine cries out for a grilled lamb chop and will benefit from cellar time. I wish more modern cabs from Spring Mountain expressed their place of origin this well. Warning, if you are a fan of big, thick, velvety Napa cab this will not float your boat. But if you miss the Napa cabs of the late eighties to early-mid nineties like I do, this will be a pleasant and welcomed surprise. (91 pts.)
Smith-Madrone News 