92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The saturated ruby/purple-hued 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate exhibits blueberry and black raspberry notes, medium to full body and impressive purity, texture and length. (RP) (10/2013)

92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Saturated bright ruby-red. Black raspberry, mocha and sexy chocolatey oak on the nose. Pliant and plush, showing lovely breadth to the flavors of black raspberry, dark chocolate and sweet oak. Again, I find this tactile and easygoing for Spring Mountain Cabernet. The finish features sweet dusty tannins, noteworthy breadth and very good lingering sweetness. (ST) (5/2014)

92 points Vinous

Vineyard 7&8's 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a wine of distinction and class. Aromatically expressive and layered, the 2011 emerges with freshly cut flowers, mint, sweet spices, licorice and graphite. A finely sculpted, chiseled Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2011 impresses for its energy. The mountain tannins need some time to melt away, but all the elements are in the right place. Freshly cut flowers and raspberry jam linger on the finish. (AG) 92+ (11/2013)