Winery Spence - Cabernet Sauvignon

Winery SpenceCabernet Sauvignon

4.4
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Spence is a red wine from the region of Howell Mountain of California.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Spence

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Spence in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Spence in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Spence's Cabernet Sauvignon.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Cabernet Sauvignon - 2015
In the top 100 of of Howell Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2014
In the top 100 of of Howell Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.611110.5
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2013
In the top 100 of of Howell Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2012
In the top 100 of of Howell Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2011
In the top 100 of of Howell Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010
In the top 100 of of Howell Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Cabernet Sauvignon - 2009
In the top 100 of of Howell Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.411110

The best vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Spence are 2015, 2014, 2012, 2009 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Spence

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Howell Mountain in the region of California
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The Winery Spence is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Howell Mountain to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 1500 of of United States wines
In the top 800 of of Howell Mountain wines
In the top 2500 of red wines
In the top 3000 wines of the world

The wine region of Howell Mountain

The wine region of Howell Mountain is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Hundred Acre or the Domaine Cade produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Howell Mountain are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Howell Mountain often reveals types of flavors of oaky, black plum or bell pepper and sometimes also flavors of green bell pepper, espresso or baking spice.


The wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

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