Spottswoode Tasting in London
Tasted Friday, September 15, 2023 by Lord of the Bottles with 75 views
Introduction
A wine merchant hosted an extensive tasting of Spottswoode at a local restaurant. My takeaways are that the second-label Lyndenhurst punches above its weight and drinks well early, the estate Sauvignon Blanc would suit palates that like the Loire, and the Cabernet Sauvignon is very structured and needs 10-15 years to become approachable. A fun tasting but TBH the wines don't seem to shine as much as some other top Napa producers I've been fortunate to try over the years.
2022 Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 91 Points
USA, California, North Coast
This was suprisingly good, light and refreshing but with decent lime and stone fruit and a soft, velvety texture. Drinks more like Loire than waxy BDX Blanc. 91-92
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2019 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
This was quite good and seems decent value for the price. Restrained fruit jam with charcoal and green tobacco overtones. Reminds me of Chateau Figeac which is also a Cab Sauv/Merlot blend. 92+
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2020 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
This was much less approachable than the ‘19. Hold.
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2020 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
This was very primary and one dimensional but did deliver smooth fruit.
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2019 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
I don’t understand the super high scores as this came across almost like a fruit bomb, albeit balanced and with a hint of restraint.
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2014 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
Dark brooding fruit but reasonably open.
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2007 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
The most approachable of the vertical but still on the young side for my taste. Velvet fruit and nose of game and hot stones. Still some tannins. 94
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