2017 Spottswoode, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena 1x750ml

Vinous 94+

Spottswoode’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is promising. Tasted from a base blend, the 2017 is supple and richly textured, with lovely purity in its red cherry, plum, iron and floral-infused flavors. At present, the base blend is a bit higher in Cabernet Sauvignon than the norm. Even so, this sample points to another potentially strong vintage at Spottswoode. [Antonio Galloni, 12/21/2018]

Robert Parker 97

Made of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color and prances out of the glass with vivacious blackberries, crushed black cherries, warm black currants and red currant jelly scents plus exotic hints of cassia, cardamom, fenugreek and star anise with a waft of underbrush. Medium-bodied, the palate has fantastic energy and beautiful poise, with bags of bright, crunchy black and red fruit plus a firm, fine-grained texture, finishing long and spicy. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 10/19/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2052