2016 Cain Five Spring Mountain District
2016 is a classic Cain Five.
Superbly nuanced and articulated, round, sweet, flowing, with just enough mouth-watering
acidity and savory grip so that you know this wine, delicious today, promises
to have a great future.
The Cain Five tastes like nothing else—not because of us but
because of where it grows. The main thing is that we seek to capture the originality
of the vineyard and not to cover it up with winemaking style. So, we strive to
choose the moment of harvest for each facet of the vineyard: neither too soon,
nor too late. We allow the grapes to ferment with their native yeast, and we
use the barrel not for wood flavor but for a gentle élévage. With patience, if
one pays attention and doesn’t push too hard, it all comes together.
