Smith Madrone

Estate Bottled Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon

9.238 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Cameron Parry

Nice classic chemistry, just right amount of Brett.

Nice classic chemistry, just right amount of Brett.

Oct 18th, 2015
Sasha Smith

Wine Blogger Spin the Bottle NY

9.0

Always a favorite--intense, not over extracted, good value. 2015 may be the year I rekindle my love affair with Cab S.

Always a favorite--intense, not over extracted, good value. 2015 may be the year I rekindle my love affair with Cab S.

Jan 10th, 2015
David Murphy

So young after 5 yrs. big G pepper, cassis and black licorice. Needs another 5.

So young after 5 yrs. big G pepper, cassis and black licorice. Needs another 5.

Dec 24th, 2012
A. R.
9.1

As per usual, a great Napa Cab... But the way they **should** be. Ripe, but not overly so. Pure classic cab nose, with dried flowers and currants. Fresh and lean, but just enough fruit to make your mouth water. Slightly higher in alcohol than I would like, but the sweetness is curbed by the acid and tannin. Happy with this wine.

As per usual, a great Napa Cab... But the way they **should** be. Ripe, but not overly so. Pure classic cab nose, with dried flowers and currants. Fresh and lean, but just enough fruit to make your mouth water. Slightly higher in alcohol than I would like, but the sweetness is curbed by the acid and tannin. Happy with this wine.

Aug 24th, 2015
Nicole N

2007. Just gorgeous. Everything I've come to expect from these guys. Beautifully balanced cab. Rich. Lingering finish. Excellent.

2007. Just gorgeous. Everything I've come to expect from these guys. Beautifully balanced cab. Rich. Lingering finish. Excellent.

Jul 27th, 2015
A. R.
9.4

What a Napa Cab is supposed to be. Beautiful fruit, a mouth-watering vegetal streak, bright acidity and a long finish. Way too young. This needs at least 5 more years, closer to 10.

What a Napa Cab is supposed to be. Beautiful fruit, a mouth-watering vegetal streak, bright acidity and a long finish. Way too young. This needs at least 5 more years, closer to 10.

Nov 3rd, 2014
David Fry

Nice and chewy. Black cherry, dried herbs, touch of eucalyptus and graphite. Very delicious

Nice and chewy. Black cherry, dried herbs, touch of eucalyptus and graphite. Very delicious

Oct 19th, 2014
Rick Doucett

I love the Old World, but if this is what Napa Cab is supposed to taste like, then I'll drink this any day.

I love the Old World, but if this is what Napa Cab is supposed to taste like, then I'll drink this any day.

Sep 28th, 2013
Tim Murphy

Door county

Door county

Jul 29th, 2013
Chelsea Heath

Petite philipe

Petite philipe

Jun 5th, 2013