The 2011 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is a notable wine from the Napa region of California, crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This wine is a harmonious blend featuring 8% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, and it has an alcohol content of 13.9%. The wine is sealed with a cork and comes in a 750 ml bottle.

Decanter magazine awarded this wine an impressive score of 96, highlighting its "aromas of espresso, cocoa nib, bramble and a hint of menthol" that emerge after some initial reticence. The palate is described as "dark, coating and layered," with a "chewy, dense and firm" finish. Decanter praises the wine as a "powerhouse considering the vintage," noting its potential to age effortlessly for a decade or more.

James Suckling also gave the wine high marks, with a score of 92. His review commends the wine's "impressive depth and color," and "an array of ripe dark fruits with toasty oak combining in flamboyant style." He describes the palate as both "bold and soft," with "bold and sweet" tannins mingling with dark, ripe fruit, ending with "a hint of bell pepper."

Jeb Dunnuck, rating it at 94, remarked on the wine's "herbal, green notes" and "ample cedar, chocolate, and darker fruits." He found the wine to be "classicly Cabernet aromatically," with a "medium to full-bodied" palate. Dunnuck appreciated its "great tannins, plenty of sweet fruit, and a seamless, elegant texture," calling it a "joy to drink" and recommending it for consumption over the next 10-15 years.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scored the wine at 93, noting its characteristics from a cooler vintage. The review spoke of "slightly drying, astringent tannins and more herbal notes than usual," but also described it as a "solid example of Spottswoode" and a "huge success in the context of the vintage."

Vinous, with a score of 92, observed that the wine is "just starting to head into its early first plateau of maturity." The review highlighted its "silky and medium" body, with "terrific depth" and aromatic complexity from "sweet pipe tobacco, dried herbs, leather and mocha."

The Wine Independent gave the wine a 95, noting its "medium garnet in color with a touch of brick" appearance and a complex bouquet of "kirsch, redcurrant jelly, and wild thyme." The palate is described as "full-bodied," rich, and spicy, with "loads of red and black fruit layers and a long savory finish." This vintage marked the year Aron Weinkauf took over as winemaker, producing 3,300 cases.

Overall, the 2011 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon stands out as a well-regarded wine with strong reviews, showing excellent potential for aging and complexity.