Spottswoode - Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2021 (750ml)
Price: $279.99
| Producer | Spottswoode |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon , Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
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James Suckling: 99 Points
Pure black currants on the nose with an incredible al dente grape character. It’s almost like grape must. Undertone of ink and violets and sandalwood. Perfumed. Hints of spearmint. Full-bodied, but so well-formed and reserved. A touch of mint on the palate with dark fruits. It is very complete and reminds me of the classy Spottswoode 2001. I keep being impressed with the purity of fruit with the earthy undertones and stones. Savory. A fitting 40th anniversary wine. 90% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, and 3% petit verdot. Best after 2027.
Vinous: 97 Points
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic wine off this estate. Bright and floral, with silky tannins, the 2021 is exceptionally finessed and so elegant. I can't remember another vintage like it. I wouldn't dream of touching a bottle anytime soon. The 2021 spent 20 months in barrel, 60-65% new, mostly French, with a touch of Hungarian wood. Proprietor Beth Weber Novak and winemaker Aron Weinkauf turned out a gorgeous 2021 that captures the essence of this site.
