Spottswoode

Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon

9.250 ratings
9.020 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
Mike R
8.8

95 mag - was spent - RIP and not a happy moment so drank more

95 mag - was spent - RIP and not a happy moment so drank more

Mar 11th, 2018
Diane Kessler

Dark cherry, earth, and mushroom. Delicious now but plenty of life to it.

Dark cherry, earth, and mushroom. Delicious now but plenty of life to it.

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2016
Yianni Stone

Library Recorking 3L

Library Recorking 3L

Jun 2nd, 2017
Matt Duncan

Great tannin balance. Pears, Fuji Apple, savory. Near peak!

Great tannin balance. Pears, Fuji Apple, savory. Near peak!

May 6th, 2017
Yianni Stone

1.5L

1.5L

Nov 9th, 2016
Yianni Stone

Some oxidation of the fruit, but lean mineral driven carob and bright acidity.

Some oxidation of the fruit, but lean mineral driven carob and bright acidity.

Oct 17th, 2016
Joshua Blissett

'95 from mag was a very nice treat!!

'95 from mag was a very nice treat!!

Aug 10th, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Oddly, better on it's own than with the lamb. With the lamb, it gave off an astringent, moldy cellar quality. On it's own; cream blackberries/raspberries, dark cherry liqueur, semi-cooked rhubarb, mushroom, dark earth, saw dust, hay, clay pot, leather, vanilla and a classic Spottswoode elegant finish with a touch of funk. To be fair, I'm about 3 years late on enjoying the 95. However, still an enjoyable wine 20 years later.

Oddly, better on it's own than with the lamb. With the lamb, it gave off an astringent, moldy cellar quality. On it's own; cream blackberries/raspberries, dark cherry liqueur, semi-cooked rhubarb, mushroom, dark earth, saw dust, hay, clay pot, leather, vanilla and a classic Spottswoode elegant finish with a touch of funk. To be fair, I'm about 3 years late on enjoying the 95. However, still an enjoyable wine 20 years later.

Dec 19th, 2015
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Lovely, perfect now at 20!

Lovely, perfect now at 20!

Jul 20th, 2015
Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

7.5

Corked :(

Corked :(

Dec 8th, 2014