Spottswoode
Lyndenhurst Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Very well balanced with ripe red fruit and fresh plum. Inviting aromas of violets of mint.
Very well balanced with ripe red fruit and fresh plum. Inviting aromas of violets of mint.
Sep 16th, 2022
Friendly nose of blackberry jam, cassis. Silky smooth palate. Brisker than average. Fruit is ripe but cool. This has a lot of pleasure to give, and all the elements are in balance, tannins are present but smooth.
Friendly nose of blackberry jam, cassis. Silky smooth palate. Brisker than average. Fruit is ripe but cool. This has a lot of pleasure to give, and all the elements are in balance, tannins are present but smooth.
Feb 21st, 2022
Dark and concentrated. Pencil lead, cassis, blackberries.
Dark and concentrated. Pencil lead, cassis, blackberries.
May 7th, 2020
Other worldly good. So happy. So so happy.
Other worldly good. So happy. So so happy.
4 people found it helpfulNov 11th, 2016
Dark candied cassis, licorice & wild dark florals on the nose. Dark ripe sweet cassis, black licorice anise. Blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries and creamy raspberries dance in the background. The tannins are Rutherford dusty in style...tamed but still a ways to go before they achieve all they will. The dark minerals are grainy. There is just the faintest presence of herbs. Dark expresso roast, black tea, violets, roses, rich black earth, crushed dry rocks and some underbrush. There's good structure, balance, length, acidity and a long, very rich, lush, sweet dark fruit finish. This wine reminds me a little of a 00 Forts de Latour I had a few weeks ago. It's very good now, but looking forward to trying it again in 5-8 years.
Dark candied cassis, licorice & wild dark florals on the nose. Dark ripe sweet cassis, black licorice anise. Blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries and creamy raspberries dance in the background. The tannins are Rutherford dusty in style...tamed but still a ways to go before they achieve all they will. The dark minerals are grainy. There is just the faintest presence of herbs. Dark expresso roast, black tea, violets, roses, rich black earth, crushed dry rocks and some underbrush. There's good structure, balance, length, acidity and a long, very rich, lush, sweet dark fruit finish. This wine reminds me a little of a 00 Forts de Latour I had a few weeks ago. It's very good now, but looking forward to trying it again in 5-8 years.
4 people found it helpfulSep 25th, 2016
Really rich and fruit forward: Blackberry, Plum, black cherry, black currant. Baking spices on palate and drying but soft tannins.
Really rich and fruit forward: Blackberry, Plum, black cherry, black currant. Baking spices on palate and drying but soft tannins.
3 people found it helpfulJul 28th, 20162004 vintage. This Spottswoode second label shows incredibly well after 13 years. Deep colour, turning slightly orange at the rim. Beautiful nose with blackberry coulis, mocha, dark chocolate and a mineral hint ( lead pencil). Surprisingly concentrated (young vines), profound with still lots of multi-layered black fruits, good balancing acidity and an impressive finish with retronasal aromas of blackberry coulis, licorice and coffee. Irrestible and incredible value.
2004 vintage. This Spottswoode second label shows incredibly well after 13 years. Deep colour, turning slightly orange at the rim. Beautiful nose with blackberry coulis, mocha, dark chocolate and a mineral hint ( lead pencil). Surprisingly concentrated (young vines), profound with still lots of multi-layered black fruits, good balancing acidity and an impressive finish with retronasal aromas of blackberry coulis, licorice and coffee. Irrestible and incredible value.
2 people found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2017
Typical Spottswoode equals typically delicious. Ok young but yo I'm 58. What am I supposed to do? Wait until I'm 78 when everything tastes like Welch's grape juice and my palate is discerning not. Anywho I liked the fact that yes I decantered to speed time for four hours and what did I get for my patience? Dark red, lingering tannins, pepper, baking spices, and blackberry.
Typical Spottswoode equals typically delicious. Ok young but yo I'm 58. What am I supposed to do? Wait until I'm 78 when everything tastes like Welch's grape juice and my palate is discerning not. Anywho I liked the fact that yes I decantered to speed time for four hours and what did I get for my patience? Dark red, lingering tannins, pepper, baking spices, and blackberry.
2 people found it helpfulJul 20th, 2017
Spott on. Deep, dark, and Napa beautiful. At first aromatic... But tight. Closed down for a few hours then opened up late evening. The second half of the bottle the next night was brilliant. Serious stuff regardless of a second label... 2007 has a few years to go.
Spott on. Deep, dark, and Napa beautiful. At first aromatic... But tight. Closed down for a few hours then opened up late evening. The second half of the bottle the next night was brilliant. Serious stuff regardless of a second label... 2007 has a few years to go.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2016Fruit forward with a touch of tobacco and spice. Well balanced with beautiful mouth feel.
Fruit forward with a touch of tobacco and spice. Well balanced with beautiful mouth feel.
2 people found it helpfulJan 29th, 2016