Community Tasting Note

sirpat00 wrote:

Thursday, December 8, 2022 - Spottswoode tasting (Widder (Meilen ZH)): Spottswoode tasting with proprietor Beth Novak-Milliken with 10 vintages Spottswoode, 5 vintages Lyndenhurst, 2 vintages Sauvignon Blanc. All bottles were opened at 15.00 and briefly decanted for the event which started at 19.00. Main observations were: i/ The flagship Spottswoode was typically light and elegant for a Napa Cab with 2013 being the wine-of-the-night (closely followed by 2014, 2019 and 2020, ii/ the Lyndenhurst tends to be rather extracted and lacking mid-palate presence, although the 2019 broke this rule and was towering over the rest. Brief history, snippets from Beth and complete list of wines included in the tasting story.

Tasting note:
A stunner immediately. Electric, fully charged and ready to explode, but with rather low intensity initially (others felt this was closed). This is a beast still sleeping. Polished and well-defined dark cherry and blueberry fruit. Thick mineral foundation. Sprinkled with sweet spice, gingerbread and a fine layer of tobacco. The palate was fruity, boasted fresh acidity, a firm structure and great balance. For 2013 surprisingly tamed already while still clearly youthful and muscular. Beth said this was >85% Cab. 96 for now but definitely with upside potential. Would revisit in 3-5 years the earliest.

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