Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Spring Mountain District
2015 marks the 39th vintage for the Robert Keenan Winery and the 15th consecutive vintage of Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. This years blend consists of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 7 from our Big K vineyard, and 5% Cabernet Franc from our Upper Bowl vineyard. Deep aromatics, piercing and precise, a full rich saturated mouth feel, and a long lasting multi-layered finish define this exemplary blend. Enjoy now or decades from now. Cheers!
Michael Keenan
Excerpt from Robert M. Parker, Jr.’s ,
The Wine Advocate
Issue # 233, October 2017
95 Points
“The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Spring Mountain displays a deep garnet-purple color with lovely cassis, violets and warm plums notes plus hints of baking spices, bay leaves, lavender and cedar chest. Medium-bodied and firmly structured, it is ripe, vibrant and wonderfully layered with lively, crunchy fruit and fine-grained tannins, finishing long.”Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Antonio Galloni
93+ Points
“the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is unusually unctuous and bold. Then again, that is 2015. Inky red/purplish fruit, dried flowers, lavender and licorice all infuse this opulent yet structured Cabernet Sauvignon.”–Antonio Galloni
Production Notes
Spring Mountain Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
A noble variety with both strength and focus, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys popularity throughout the globe, with its best examples displaying decades-long potential for aging beautifully. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in Medoc in Bordeaux where it is also blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some mixture of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot.
The new Spring Mountain Vineyard was once three separate properties each with its own vineyard and winery: Spring Mountain Vineyards 257 acres, Chateau Chevalier 120 acres, and Draper Vineyards 435 acres. The upper most property on the estate, La Perla, was founded in 1873 by Charles Lemme and expanded by the Schilling Spice family. Originally 285 acres it had the first Cabernet Sauvignon planted on Spring Mountain.
Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2010
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, United States
“Sophisticated, spicy cassis aromas, with blackberry, blueberry and a herbaceous note. Voluptuous and aromatic with sweet black currants, fine tannins and freshness.”
Subtle black fruit and Christmas spice aromas expand on the palate. Beautifully balanced and elegant despite its mountain provenance. Wins points for subtlety and refinement., Linda Murphy, Decanter Magazine Top Ten List 2010 Napa Cabernets
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Crowley Vineyard Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
The Crowley vineyard is at the top of Spring Mountain District AVA in Napa Valley, where rocky and well-drained, red volcanic Aiken loam produces densely concentrated fruit. At 2000 feet elevation, the days are around 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor and combined with the highest rainfall in Napa Valley and unique soils, create fruit with intense flavors, fine structure, and soft tannins Winemaker Stephen Tebb crafts this wine using gentle and minimal handling, resulting in Crowleys Spring Mountain Vineyards pure expression of the land. The 2015 release is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and spent 18 months in 70% developing new French oak barrels. The wine is rocking now and will also go the distance in the cellar.
Master Sommelier Notes,The Crowley Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 begins with a super-rich, deep nose beginning with concentrated blackberry purée, cherry pipe tobacco, creme de cassis, and purple flowers, leading to hints of crushed minerals and sweet vanilla spice. The palate is very focused and concentrated, with penetrating mixed berries, black plums, and exotic spices. It finishes with a pristine balance, stunning linearity, exceptional richness, and uncanny length. This one is extraordinary, and I highly recommend it.Kevin M. Vogt 96 Points
Keenan Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain District
This wine was produced exclusively from grapes grown on the Keenan Estate located in Napa Valleys Spring Mountain District. Our two blocks of Cabernet Franc were harvested on September 21st and October 1st, 2015. The fruit was hand-picked then, after de-stemming, the must was inoculated with Montrachet yeast and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine aged in French and American oak barrels for twenty months.
Freakishly good is how we have come to describe this single vineyard Cabernet Franc from our highest elevation vineyard aptly named the “Upper Bowl”. Cabernet Franc is simply not supposed to be this delicious. Enjoy now or decades from now.
Excerpt from Robert M. Parker, Jr. ,
The Wine Advocate
94+ Points
Produced from 100% Cabernet Franc and coming from the Spring Mountain District, the 2015 Cabernet Franc shows a medium to deep garnet-purple color with vibrant red currants and cherries scents over lovely roses, lilac and bouquet garni nuances with a touch of dusty earth. Medium-bodied, finely crafted and fresh with lovely perfumed fruit, it has a long, mineral-laced finish. Yum! Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate
Production Notes
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Spring Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Costco Notes: Intense and concentrated with dark fruits, black cherry and boysenberry integrate plum, cherry and raspberry. Layers of oak, thyme and lavender round the profile out. This wine has plenty of tannin to support the fruit.
Left Coast Tasting Notes:
Time on Gas: Aeration equal to 4 hours
Color: Nice deep dark purple with the edges starting to show its age.
Nose : Initial aromas a bit closed with a hint of alcohol. Once the unaerated bottle had time to open up, there is a hint of fruit and spices. Aeration brought out a lovely bouquet of fruits, not overpowering, very lovely.
Palate : With some time, the freshly opened bottle could shine. The fruit is hiding behind the tannins. It is just too tight, with mouth drying tannins, light in the mouth without much of a finish. Introducing lots of air brought out multilayered dimensions to this smooth complex wine. It became well balanced, the tannins smoothed out and the hidden fruit appeared. Overall finish was not long, but very nice with a hint of fruit for this medium to heavy bodied wine.
Summary: This is a nice Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, with all the characteristics you would expect. This wine should be consumed within the next two years as it is peaking.
Rating: We were split on this wine, some thought it was a Thursday and the other half thought it was a Friday wine.
2015 Wine Enthusiast 95 points
Vivino 4.3 ratings
Grapes: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14.6
Spring Mountain Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, United States
Judged by the worlds most experienced wine critics, Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine, Spring Mountain Vineyards signature Bordeaux-style wine, Elivette was the only California wine to receive GOLD in Decanter Magazine 2010 World Wine Awards.
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Anmeldelser Af Robert Craig Spring Mountain Cabernet 2015
94+ point Jeb Dunnuck
2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain offers a classic Mountain fruit profile with its complex aromatics and fresh, focused, chiseled and structured style on the palate. Mulberries, incense, exotic flowers, and spice all leap from the glass of this inky colored Cabernet Sauvignon, and its medium to full-bodied, structured and vibrant on the palate. Brought up in 80% new French oak, it has loads of potential but needs 2-4 years of bottle age.
93 point Antonio Galloni
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is sensual, plush and inviting. It is also the softest and most open-knit of these 2015 Cabernets from Robert Craig. Soft tannins and succulent, red-toned fruit add to the wine’s gracious, alluring personality. Super-ripe red cherry and plum fruit are pushed forward, with hints of sweet French oak, kirsch, vanillin and spice that add shades of complexity.
91 Point James Suckling
“This is a little extracted with blackberry and tar character. Full body and chewy tannins. Juicy finish. Just the rich spice, chocolate and ripe fruit at the end. A blend of 75% cabernet sauvignon, 18% cabernet franc, 7% petit verdot. Better in 2019.”
4,4 stjerner – Vivino
Nydes til det fineste oksekød, lam, vildtkød eller barbeque. Servér ved 16-18°C.
Spring Mountain Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, United States
93 points | 1,980 cases made
Thick and viscous, with ripe, concentrated black cherry and bittersweet chocolate notes and velvety tannins. A lovely kirsch note distinguishes this mouthful of wine, as does the plush texture, and lingering mocha-scented finish. Best from 2007 through 2012. 1,980 cases made.
90 Points | 352 cases made
A bit rustic, with a trace of racy boysenberry in the aroma. Dense, rich and chewy on the palate, with a tight focus to the wild berry and blackberry fruit.Hints of anise, fresh earth and sage fold in nicely. Decant. Drink now through 2012.J.L.
91 Points | 2,700 cases made
A rich, smooth and seductive style that starts out with flashy toasty, smoky oak and leads to a ripe, slightly hot and intense wine with layers of currant and blackberry fruit that firms up on the finish, with a surge of tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2012.
92 Points | 3,100 cases made
Intense and tightly wound, with creamy oak wrapped around complex earthy currant, blackberry and black cherry fruit. Holds its focus nicely on a long, concentrated finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2004 through 2012.
96 Points | 805 cases made
Spring Mountain, 2001 Elivette
21st Annual Best of The Best: Cabernet Sauvignon – 5 Star wines
Spring Mountain, 1999 Syrah
21st annual Best of The Best: Syrah – Best in Show
Spring Mountain Vineyard, 2007 Elivette
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Concannon 2015 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Plummy in up-front fruit, this wine has a thickness of tannin and oak that gives it an expansive, weighty quality on the medium-bodied palate. Virginie Boone
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Luscher Ballard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Spring Mountain
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WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Prized Spring Mountain fruit, Napa Valley
- For collectors, highly allocated, amazing price.
- Produces only this wine and you can taste why!
- Seek No Further Vineyard
WINEMAKER: The Legendary John Kongsgaard
WHAT WE TASTED: A rich, opulent, voluptuous wine – pure concentration and deep purple in the glass. Dark currants and cassis, woodsy with blackberry and blueberry and dried herb. A firm acidity and long finish of sweet tannins. A great vintage year for wines of great depth.
AVA DESIGNATED: Spring Mountain, Napa Valley
WHAT WE PAIRED:
- Buffalo or beef burgers with Pt Reyes blue cheese
- Vegetarian lasagna with tons of mushrooms and parm
- Anything with chocolate in it!
- Steak. Steak. Prime Steak. A dusting of curry too.
PERSONALITY: Proprietors Christina and Carrol Ballard have made world famous films during their career in Hollywood. The Black Stallion and Never Cry Wolf are just two of their beautiful and renown movies. Since turning their creativity to wine with the help of legendary John Kongsgaard and his son Alex, Christina has taught herself to grow and farm the grapes in this 15-acre top of the mountain vineyard.
TECHNICAL:
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon prized Spring Mountain fruit.
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Crowley Vineyard Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon
$95.00
Crowley Vineyard represents the epitome of a passionate grower whose quality of fruit and biodynamic viticulture is recognized by wineries like Barnett, Behrens Family, Sherwin, Robert Craig, but who also makes a small amount of wine of their own. The wines are made by Stephen Tebb, who spent the last ten years as Director of Winemaking for Robert Craig, and specializes in Mountain Terroir. Stephen created Crowleys version from superior blocks and clones within the vineyard, and at the winery price of $95, its absolutely stunning. Of course, at Your VIP EXCLUSIVE, you cant have too much of this wine in your cellar.
* Rocking 96pt Spring Mountain Cabernet from 2015 Napa Valley!
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