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Score 93/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2011

Bright ruby-red. High-pitched, perfumed nose offers sexy aromas of blackberry, cherry, violet and musky brown spices. Densely packed and energetic, with a mountain berry intensity that's accentuated by ripe, integrated acidity. A complete but very youthful cabernet franc that finishes with broad tannins and lingering perfume. A sentimental favorite.

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Critic scores
94
94/100

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94
94/100

Robert Parker

93
93/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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94 points
Robert Parker
Score 94/100 · Drink 2010-2020, Robert Parker, Dec 2010

The 2008 Cabernet Franc (100% Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyard planted at a 2000 foot elevation) now represents 524 cases. Cabernet Franc has performed brilliantly at this height, and this is another example of the potential of Spring Mountain. This dense purple-hued wine is richly fruity with a beautiful floral, blueberry, raspberry and black currant-scented nose, good underlying minerality and a gorgeous fruit intensity without any sense of heaviness (14.3% alcohol). Elegant, pure and well-textured, this is a stunning Cabernet Franc to drink over the next decade. Tel. (707) 963-9177; Fax (707) 963-8209

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Robert Keenan
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Red

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Dry

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