Spottswoode, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Dec 21, 2014

By Rich Cook

Another stellar effort from Spottswoode, and another worthy wine from the so-called “difficult” 2011 vintage.  Cool vintages lend themselves to structured, age-worthy wines in the hands of master vintners, and this wine is a showcase for winemaker Aron Weinkauf’s skills.  Deep black cherry and blackberry fruit are joined by notes of bakers chocolate, mixed dried herbs, all knit together in a complex, well-integrated package that is just starting to show its charms.  Smart collectors will be all over this, and other wines from 2011 that people will laugh at in twenty years — until they open one and taste it.  Bravo!  Contains 8% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Napa Valley

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Color

Red

Vintage

2011

Score

96

Price

US $ 150.00

Producer

Spottswoode