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Spottswoode Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
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Daniel P. Drake 
Over the Easter weekend I opened for friends the 2015 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley St. Helena, California a blend of 89%Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Other. I let decant for at least an hour on the nose there was black cherry, blackberry, plum, black currant, cedar, spice, roses, crushed gravel and earth. On the palate there was black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, licorice, mint, sandalwood, crushed gravel and earth. This wine was rated 100 by both Jeb Dunnick and Wine Advocate whom I respect highly and can totally understand their exuberance for this wine but I couldn't make it quite there. I found that this is full bodied with a freshness and smooth mouthfeel medium + to high acidity and medium + high grainy crunchy tannins that gives a beautiful long dark fruit gravelly earthy finish. An eceptional wine by any means and I am glad to have a few more at rest in my cellar for this wine has many years to continue to develop. Our Easter weekend was one of excitement and exuberance where we had a baby shower on Saturday for our daughter who is expecting the last week of May first week of June which will be our second grandchild. Easter day we spent with family and friends which the day was spectacular. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend and I wish everyone a wonderful week ahead. Please stay safe and healthy with peace to all. Nostrovia!
Over the Easter weekend I opened for friends the 2015 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley St. Helena, California a blend of 89%Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Other. I let decant for at least an hour on the nose there was black cherry, blackberry, plum, black currant, cedar, spice, roses, crushed gravel and earth. On the palate there was black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, licorice, mint, sandalwood, crushed gravel and earth. This wine was rated 100 by both Jeb Dunnick and Wine Advocate whom I respect highly and can totally understand their exuberance for this wine but I couldn't make it quite there. I found that this is full bodied with a freshness and smooth mouthfeel medium + to high acidity and medium + high grainy crunchy tannins that gives a beautiful long dark fruit gravelly earthy finish. An eceptional wine by any means and I am glad to have a few more at rest in my cellar for this wine has many years to continue to develop. Our Easter weekend was one of excitement and exuberance where we had a baby shower on Saturday for our daughter who is expecting the last week of May first week of June which will be our second grandchild. Easter day we spent with family and friends which the day was spectacular. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend and I wish everyone a wonderful week ahead. Please stay safe and healthy with peace to all. Nostrovia!
9.8
Matt
Nice to see this shedding some fat and shaking a little of that hedonistic richness that I loved tasting it a couple years ago. Question is, which version is better? Would like to see at the 8-10 year mark.
Nice to see this shedding some fat and shaking a little of that hedonistic richness that I loved tasting it a couple years ago. Question is, which version is better? Would like to see at the 8-10 year mark.
9.0
jesus g
Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards
What a beauty.
What a beauty.
9.7
Yianni Stone
Showing nicely after a couple months in bottle. Will be released in Spring
Showing nicely after a couple months in bottle. Will be released in Spring
9.4
Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
The best estate left in Napa
The best estate left in Napa
9.6
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The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon possesses off the charts ripeness as well as a level of exoticism that recalls the 2010. An infusion of dark red cherry, plum, white flowers, leather, tobacco and menthol accompany this super-expressive, sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon. Violet, licorice and a host of spiced nuances develop with time in the glass. In 2015, Spottswoode's Cabernet is decidedly luscious and flamboyant, but I would give it a few years to shed some baby fat. There is plenty to look forward to. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2018)
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon possesses off the charts ripeness as well as a level of exoticism that recalls the 2010. An infusion of dark red cherry, plum, white flowers, leather, tobacco and menthol accompany this super-expressive, sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon. Violet, licorice and a host of spiced nuances develop with time in the glass. In 2015, Spottswoode's Cabernet is decidedly luscious and flamboyant, but I would give it a few years to shed some baby fat. There is plenty to look forward to. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2018)
9.6
Joe DAscoli
Boom! From the first sip - this wine was explosive and delicious. Dark and black fruits come out and then lend to some red fruit and while it has good depth, this wine is very smooth. Seems like it’s in the drinking window
Boom! From the first sip - this wine was explosive and delicious. Dark and black fruits come out and then lend to some red fruit and while it has good depth, this wine is very smooth. Seems like it’s in the drinking window
9.5Yianni Stone
2017 Spottswoode Vertical Tasting | Pre-release
2017 Spottswoode Vertical Tasting | Pre-release
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2015 vintage. Light-medium body. Silky but with just enough punch.
2015 vintage. Light-medium body. Silky but with just enough punch.
9.4
Brett Wise
Yes it was delicious
Yes it was delicious
9.6
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