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Score 92/100 · Drink 2025-2045, Jeb Dunnuck, Apr 2025

This cuvee always has a Bordeaux like vibe, and the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District is no exception, revealing a semi-opaque ruby hue as well as classic Cabernet notes of darker currants, cedar pencil, green tobacco, and damp earth. Reminding me of the estate's 2016, it has a very classic, medium-bodied, balanced profile, ripe and integrated tannins, and outstanding length. It picks up more floral and rose petal notes with time in the glass and is just a classy, old-school styled beauty that grows on your with time in the glass. It should keep for two decades in cold cellars.

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93
93/100

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92
92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

93
93/100

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

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93 points
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2028-2045, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, Oct 2024

Marked on the nose by subtle herb and floral notes, the cherry-scented 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is medium to full-bodied in the mouth, framed by firm tannins that promise a long evolution. Thankfully, the tannins are ripe and silky on the finish, where that dusty quality is joined by attractive hints of licorice. It's a classic Spring Mountain Cab, capable of 20 years of cellaring.

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Smith-Madrone Vineyards
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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