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Score 86/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Dec 2023

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District is cut from the same cloth, with lots of green bean and herbal nuances, yet it too has some charm and depth on the palate, with ripe tannins and good overall balance.

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Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

86
86/100

Jeb Dunnuck

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89 points
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Score 89/100 · Drink 2023-2035, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, May 2022

The rather herbal, cassis-scented 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon comes awfully close to being vegetal, but to this taster, it steers just clear of bell pepper. It's a classically structured, medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, sleek and streamlined on the palate, with silky but firm tannins. Despite spending 21 months in 50% new French oak, the cedar is muted, leaving just echoes of pencil shavings on the tart, lingering finish.

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2020-2026, Jancis Robinson MW, Mar 2022

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot. Mid ruby/garnet colour. Good honest well-integrated Cabernet nose. Some sweet cassis notes but no excess alcohol. Fine tannins. Appetising wine. (JR)

About the producer

Smith-Madrone Vineyards
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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