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Lot 514 | 2022 Spring Mountain District Cabernet Franc 750ml

Lot 514
2022 Spring Mountain District Cabernet Franc

750ml

Over $100/bottle under the original label

Lot 514 is a supremely elevated, estate-grown 100% Cabernet Franc from a Spring Mountain stalwart. This winery has a long history of crafting iconic small-lot wines, and has a voracious following built over decades. This fine wine spent 20 months in 100% French oak barrels (60% new) and is a fabulous showcase of the varietal, bridging ancient winemaking history and tradition to the modern age.

Dip your nose into the glass and you’ll discover aromas of raspberries, crushed granite, and dragonfruit, underscored by a subtle kiss of paprika. A refined palate entry reveals layers of bramble fruit, supple new leather, dried herbs, and deftly balanced acidity. Medium-grained velvety tannins are seamlessly integrated and present throughout, leading to a delicately spiced finish that unfolds into shades of red-to-black fruit, additional leather, and vanilla, leaving an enduring, refined impression.


13.9% alc

Overall rating: 4.851852 / 5 from 27 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This 2022 Spring Mountain District Cabernet Franc from Lot 514 is a rare, high-quality wine known for its rich, intense flavor and smooth tannins. Handcrafted in small lots, it offers a refined aroma of raspberries and dragonfruit, with a palate of bramble fruit and supple leather. Valued at over $100 per bottle, it is now available at a special price of $31.

Summary topics

  • Wine Quality: 20%
  • Cab Franc Flavor: 40%

Review topics: ["value","glass","cab","wine","lot 514","franc","bottle","tannins","fan"].

Review highlights

  • "Very good Cab Franc straight out of the box." — Luke O.
  • "Big fan of Cab Franc and a big fan of this one." — JHW
  • "A nice aroma of dark cherry and gentle herb defined by the presence of fresh leather and a hint of cassis." — Colin H.

Reviews

Hold the bus. . . . .

"This Lot 514 is a game changer for me. The Mountain District Cab is a super star and will be ordering a case. Don't miss out on this one."

— Steve N. (5/5)

Especiado y formal.

"Muy interesante. Con aromas de te, pimenton (paprika), tapenade, aceitunas negras, todo sobre una canvas de fruta negra (ciruela, picota). Requiere decantacion (1 hora por lo menos). Reservar por un par de años."

— Juan R. (4/5)

Delicious wine

"Everything we have bought from this site has been great for the value! We really enjoyed this Cab Franc. High quality wines."

— Charlie B. (5/5)

Huge Fan!

"As soon as we opened it we could tell it was going to be good. I bought 6 more bottles after finishing this one. Better get some before it sells out."

— steve m. (5/5)

Distinctive and attractive; needs more time.

"This was quite a distinctive cab franc, really distinguishing itself from the more typical cab sauvignon fare. There was a significant clove aspect to the profile. Not really my thing, but will appeal to cab franc aficionados perhaps. On day two, the last glass was particularly great and would tempt me to rate this higher. Another few years of age will see this improve more."

— John M. (4/5)

Amazing value! Couldn't put my glass down!

"This is one of the first bottles I ordered with De Negoce and damn did this bottle deliver. This was insanely drinkable in the best way. I'm bummed I didn't order more as this was stellar and got me hooked on this website!"

— Mat (5/5)

Yummy Cab Franc

"Very smooth soft fresh fruit with some undertone flavors of plum. We blind tasted it next to one of our "go to" Cab Francs and we preferred this one. Very drinkable now, as it paired wonderfully with a grilled ribeye steak, but also could be even better in 2-3 more years. I would definitely buy more."

— Steven T. (5/5)

Spring Mountain Standout

"Lot 514 is a bold, elegant Cabernet Franc with just the right amount of mountain swagger. I’ve been a Spring Mountain fan since a Napa trip in my 20s, and this bottle brought back those early impressions. It opens with raspberry, crushed rock, and spice, then softens into dark fruit, herbs, and smooth leather after some air. The oak is well-balanced, and the tannins are firm but polished. If you’re curious about Cab Franc, this one’s a great place to start."

— Teri T. (5/5)

My new favorite

"Outstanding value in blend, bursting in dark fruit and just enough oak. I just ordered another case."

— Randy H. (5/5)

I'm a believer

"My notes: "Amazing. Stellar. Might be my most favorite lot I've purchased from this site. " I will be buying more of this. I immediately sent this to one of my board members as a must-buy. Don't buy it all though, I want more."

— Jonathan B. (5/5)

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