Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon

9.31774 ratings
9.2529 pro ratings
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Steve Messinger

2002 vtg,
Dense black cherry aromas and flavors. Still lots of tannin. Hint of Brett? Not as elegant as past vintages

2002 vtg,
Dense black cherry aromas and flavors. Still lots of tannin. Hint of Brett? Not as elegant as past vintages

Mar 28th, 2016
Kristi Calcagno

A touch of brett added intrigue without needing to dump the bottle. Otherwise the wine shows like many Bordeaux. Albeit with napa fruit.

A touch of brett added intrigue without needing to dump the bottle. Otherwise the wine shows like many Bordeaux. Albeit with napa fruit.

Mar 4th, 2016
BurgundyFan

Elegant, will hold for another 20 years. Graphite, black berries, yummy

Elegant, will hold for another 20 years. Graphite, black berries, yummy

Sep 5th, 2015
Logan Smyser

What a treat. Subtle tannins, long finish, well balanced, drinking great now but could age longer.

What a treat. Subtle tannins, long finish, well balanced, drinking great now but could age longer.

Jun 26th, 2015
Charles Treister

Beautiful, rich and soft. One of the most supple and gentle Napa Cabs I have tasted.
Robert Parker rated it at 100!!

Beautiful, rich and soft. One of the most supple and gentle Napa Cabs I have tasted.
Robert Parker rated it at 100!!

Dec 1st, 2017
Nic Z
9.1

Great structure

Great structure

Nov 13th, 2016
Frank Baldi

Fruit forward with blueberries and cassis that jump out of the glass and hit the palate with as much fruit. Nice viscosity with a hint of spiced oak and nice finish.

Fruit forward with blueberries and cassis that jump out of the glass and hit the palate with as much fruit. Nice viscosity with a hint of spiced oak and nice finish.

Mar 27th, 2016
Tony Ehinger

Jammy balanced number

Jammy balanced number

Aug 23rd, 2015
Steve Lazarus

Smooth, very tasty. Great nose. I am thinking it may be at its' apex. Enjoy with wine lovers.

Smooth, very tasty. Great nose. I am thinking it may be at its' apex. Enjoy with wine lovers.

Jun 28th, 2015
Patrick McNeil

Very good.

Very good.

May 29th, 2015