One of Napa Valley's most prestigious mountain AVAs, rising from 400 to 2,600 feet on the western Mayacamas Range. The steep volcanic and metamorphic soils stress the vines, producing small-berried, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon with extraordinary intensity and aging potential. Spring Mountain's wines are structured, earthy, and profoundly different from valley-floor Napa — more reminiscent of Pauillac than the Napa mainstream.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Well-balanced mountain vintage with good natural acidity from elevation. |
| 2022 | — | Record quality across Spring Mountain; Cain Five earned exceptional critical reception. |
| 2021 | — | Recovery vintage; mountain terroir's drainage provided advantage in dry year. |
| 2020 | — | Smoke taint from Glass Fire affected some lots; Pride Mountain less impacted due to elevation. |
| 2019 | — | Strong vintage; mountain wines showed their characteristic earthy power. |
| 2018 | — | Outstanding vintage; Pride Mountain Cabernet earned 100 points from Wine Advocate. |
| 2017 | — | Wildfire smoke affected some valley lots; mountain AVAs generally less impacted. |
| 2016 | — | Classic Spring Mountain vintage; structured wines with exceptional aging potential. |
| 2015 | — | Mountain vineyards shielded from valley heat; outstanding ripeness with freshness. |