Spottswoode Winery
Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
$167.95
$209.94
Medium ruby. Captivating aromas of crystallized blackberry, boysenberry, dark chocolate, violet and minerals. Rather backward but substantial for the vintage, with brambly dark berry and mineral flavors accented by a note of olive. Already offers lovely inner-mouth perfume but the serious tongue-coating tannins call for some patience. The black cherry finish avoids greenness. This vintage included some additional cabernet franc and petit verdot from acreage planted in 2006. Score - 92. (Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, May/June 2014)