Spottswoode, St. Helena (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

From one of California’s most important wine estates, the 2012 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is a monumental Napa Valley Cabernet that is destined for a long and glorious life. This massive Cabernet shows dark aromas of blackberry and cassis, with hints of wood spice and mocha, a note of cedar and fine, beautifully integrated tannins. The tension between ripeness and structure is exquisite, suggesting this vintage is likely to improve with age over the next 25 to 30 years.