Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
99 Points, James Suckling – 99 Points, Lisa Perotti-Brown – 98+ Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 98+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck
What a pleasure to have secured a little bit of wine from a historic bottling from one of Napa’s true “blue bloods”, the iconic Spottswoode Estate. The 2021 vintage was the combination of a masterclass in the cellar and Mother Nature delivering a fitting tribute. The weather was perfect – yields were low but the fruit on the vien incredibly concentrated. The end result is nothing short of magical.
As always, this iconic Blue Chip earned big scores – this time an astounding four 98+ point scores including double 99-pointers. This is a must-have for serious collectors. It’s a incredible bottle that will only improve over the next 15-25 years and should last for a half century or more!
Original price was: $285.00.$239.00Current price is: $239.00.
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99 Points, Lisa Perotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color. Scents of crème de cassis, mulberries, and juicy plums jump from the glass, giving way to an undercurrent of licorice, lilacs, crushed rocks, and clove oil. The medium-bodied palate shimmers with bright, vivacious black and blue fruits, framed by firm yet super-ripe tannins and amazing tension, finishing long with loads of mineral, baking spice, and floral layers. This is pure electricity!
99 Points, James Suckling
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.
98+ Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Spottswoode’s 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon comes across as more vibrant, floral and fresh than the 2020. Violet and cassis notes are accented by hints of crushed stone and pencil shavings on the nose. Hugely complex yet harmonious, this medium-bodied effort is firm but silky in feel, with a long, elegant finish. Lovely stuff.
98+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck
Moving to the Grand Vin, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a deep, dense purple color as well as a primordial nose of ripe black fruits, cassis, camphor, scorched earth, violet, and lead pencil aromas and flavors. Reminding me of a young Leoville Las Cases with its closed, dense, structured style, it’s concentrated, has a pure, layered, focused style, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It needs 5-7 years of bottle age and will evolve for 30+ years. The blend of the 2021 is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot.
“Reminding me of a young Leoville Las Cases with its closed, dense, structured style, it’s concentrated, has a pure, layered, focused style, ripe tannins, and a great finish.” – Jeb Dunnuck
There’s not much to say when one of the biggest names in American wine in one of the best vintages on record in Napa drops their flagship release and it’s treated to four reviews of 98+ points or more. That’s rarified air.
The 40-acre Spottswoode Estate Vineyard is an ideal terroir for growing wine grapes, especially Cabernet. Situated on the apex of the Sulphur Creek fan, the alluvial soils comprised primarily of sandy clay loam provide superb drainage. The gap between the Mayacamas Range and Spring Mountain admits cooling maritime breezes that temper the sun’s heat, creating an ideal microclimate for winegrowing.
This perfect wine features stunning notes of black cherry and currants create a sense of both warmth and freshness. Then come the secondary flavors of pomegranate, pine, earth, complemented by a backbone of vibrant acidity. The refined tannins are structured yet velvety, showcasing the power, elegance, and finesse of this classic wine. You can hold this baby for 40-50 years if you wanted. It’s one of the best American collectible bottles you can grab. I have very little to go round… don’t wait too long if you want a piece of winemaking history.
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