2002 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

WA 100 JD 99 WS 94 JR 93 CG 92 WE 92
WA 100

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2016

In 2002 very small yields produced only about 3,000 cases at 14.7% natural alcohol and a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc. This wine is going from strength to strength since I first tasted it prior to...
JD 99

jebdunnuck.com, May 2021

The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a richer, bigger version of the 2001 and has loads of crème de cassis, pipe tobacco, chocolate, and spice-laced aromas and flavors. Possessing full-bodied richness, a deep, unctuous...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, November 2003

Shows off a mix of dense concentrated flavors with touches of herb bell pepper currant and cherry. Finishes with a solid wall of tannins. Score range: 92-94 (JL)
JR 93

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, October 2006

Exceptionally concentrated crimson. Very dark. Sweet and so young there are practically fermentation aromas still! Big and yet beguiling. Lovely soft texture. A bit like I imagine the 1990 in its youth. Very well made...
CG 92

Connoisseur's Guide, December 2005

Sweet, ripe fruit redolent of cassis and black cherries is perfectly filled out by creamy oak and root beer-like spice in the inviting aromas of this medium-full-bodied wine. It is supple but never soft in feel on the...
WE 92

Wine Enthusiast, March 2006

The estate is in St. Helena. The wine is dry, tannic and too young, an obvious cellar candidate. Those tannins mask the underlying core of black cherry, black currant and cocoa fruit. This is a lovely, fine Cabernet, rich...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2002
Size 1.5L