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Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
HED80750
75 cl
14.1%
£195.00
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Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 hails from the historic Spottswoode Estate in St. Helena, Napa Valley, established in 1882 and renowned for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. This vintage shows a primary focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, likely supported by smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The wine reflects the terroir`s alluvial clay loam and maritime influences. On the palate, expect concentrated dark fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry, interwoven with hints of cedar and graphite. Aged in French oak barrels, this Cabernet exhibits structured tannins and notable acidity, suggesting longevity.
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(14.5% alcohol): Bright medium ruby. Some distinctly roasted notes to the aromas of cassis, black cherry, blackberry and dark chocolate, but aeration brought more vibrant violet and menthol nuances. Moderately sweet, plush and fine-grained; seriously extract-rich wine with concentrated, ripe flavors of dark berries, spices and violet. Finishes chewy and very long, with building but nicely buffered granular tannins. Much livelier in the mouth than on the nose, with little sign of overripeness. A second bottle showed a slightly darker color and a fresher nose, plus very concentrated, well-delineated flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, licorice, dark chocolate and minerals. This very suave sample finished with a restrained sweetness, smooth tannins and resounding savory length, spreading out horizontally to coat the teeth and palate. The 2008 Spottswoode is showing more depth and less pepperiness today--not to mention greater depth--than the bottle that was part of my extensive vertical tasting at Spottswoode in 2016. It has a terrific future.Stephen Tanzer1st May 2018
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