Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

$84.99

             Limited Release from Spottswoode, one of California's Best Cabernet Producers. 94 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The Spottswoode 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst is a fabulous wine that shows just how compelling the vintage is, even among mid-tier offerings. Blackberry, graphite, cloves, licorice and lavender all build in the glass. The Lyndenhurst Cabernet is usually much more approachable, but the 2018 is a real powerhouse. I would give the tannins at least a few years to soften. This is impressive, to say the least." 94 Points Wine Enthusiast "Editor's Choice": "Spottswoode's Lyndenhurst is a perennially incredible wine for the price, rounded and spicy in clove. With 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, it shows balance and integration—a mix of dark berry, forest and silky tannin that is seamless on the palate and impressively elegant and cohesive from start to finish." 92 Points Robert Parker: "The deep purple-black colored Spottswoode 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant scents of fresh blackcurrants, black raspberries and Morello cherries plus hints of lavender, pencil lead and bouquet garni with a touch of Sichuan pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is charged with electric energy, framed by grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with great intensity and purity."

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Ratings on Delectable

Josh Morgenthau Delectable Pro

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.

9.3

Jeffrey Woo

Dark ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry, cassis, earthy, licorice, and oak. Plus body, tannins, and acidity. Exemplary Napa Cab.

Dark ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry, cassis, earthy, licorice, and oak. Plus body, tannins, and acidity. Exemplary Napa Cab.

9.2

Jonathan Bennett

Splendid wine in splendid company!

Splendid wine in splendid company!

9.2

David Russell

14.1%

14.1%

9.3

Makoto Someya

Ample aroma with vanilla and cherry. Later black currant and sweet aroma showed up. Spicy and tannic at the beginning. 30 min, progressing, ink. 1 hour min, 2 hours, good concentration. Black currant and cherry, balanced sweetness. Smooth. Mushroom. Nuts, almond. Changed a lot. 2018 @2565, xiaduo - , 211016-211203

Ample aroma with vanilla and cherry. Later black currant and sweet aroma showed up. Spicy and tannic at the beginning. 30 min, progressing, ink. 1 hour min, 2 hours, good concentration. Black currant and cherry, balanced sweetness. Smooth. Mushroom. Nuts, almond. Changed a lot. 2018 @2565, xiaduo - , 211016-211203

9.1

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