Artisan Wine & Spirits® Lokoya Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Napa Valley, California) – [RP 98] [JD 97+] [AG 95] [WS 94] – 6045600317599

97+ Jeb Dunnuck:
“More backward and tight, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain comes from a handful of vineyards around 1,900 feet in elevation. While they have been buying fruit from Spring Mountain since 2003, the first vintage for this cuvee was 2005. This deeply colored 2015 reveals loads of floral and violet nuances as well as brilliantly pure blue fruits, graphite, and crushed rock characteristics. With building minerality, full-bodied richness, and an elegant, seamless, silky style on the palate, it needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for 2+ decades.” – Jeb Dunnuck (12/29/2017)

95 Points – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous:
“The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Spring Mountain) is pliant, supple and unabashedly sexy. Silky tannins and soft contours add to the wine’s considerable appeal. Succulent dark red cherry, plum, mint and sweet spice are nicely pushed into the foreground. Lifted floral notes add finesse, brightness and sensuality to this undeniably appealing Cabernet Sauvignon from Lokoya.” – Antonio Galloni (Mar 2018)

94 Points – Wine Spectator Magazine:
“This is well-packed, with a range of açaí berry, blueberry and black currant fruit looking to spread its wings, but held in check for now by a wall of graphite-edged grip. Mouthwatering apple wood notes show on the finish. Delivers plenty of energy, so you can wait it out in the cellar. Best from 2021 through 2034.” — J.M (April 24, 2019)