Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 750ml

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Spottswoode Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

St. Helena, Napa Valley, California

100 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski)
100 Points – The Wine Palate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW)
99 Points – James Suckling
98+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck
98 Points – Vinous (Antonio Galloni)

A remarkable achievement from one of Napa Valley's most celebrated estates, the 2023 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has earned two perfect 100-point scores, confirming its place among the outstanding wines of this exceptional vintage.

Established in 1882 and organically farmed since 1985, Spottswoode occupies a privileged position on the western edge of St. Helena. Often admired for its distinctly Bordeaux-like elegance, the estate produces Cabernet Sauvignon that combines Napa Valley's richness and concentration with remarkable freshness, precision, and finesse.

The 2023 vintage is particularly compelling. A long, cool growing season allowed the fruit to develop exceptional complexity while preserving vibrant natural acidity. The resulting wine is beautifully composed, revealing layers of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, and blueberry, complemented by violets, crushed stone, subtle spice, and finely integrated oak.

On the palate, it displays extraordinary depth without excessive weight. Silky yet structured tannins frame concentrated dark fruit, while a mineral undertone and refreshing acidity carry the wine through an exceptionally long, elegant finish. Powerful yet remarkably restrained, this is quintessential Spottswoode.

Composed of approximately 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, the wine spent 20 months in oak before bottling.

A truly collectible Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 possesses the balance, structure, and concentration to evolve beautifully for several decades. Already impressive in its youth, it promises to become even more compelling with extended cellaring.

Critic Highlights

100 Points | Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Praises its extraordinary concentration without heaviness, silky tannins, elegant texture, and tremendous persistence, suggesting it will rank among the estate's legendary vintages.

100 Points | Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Palate: Highlights its energetic layers of black and red berries, floral and earthy complexity, beautifully structured tannins, and exceptional tension. Anticipates more than 30 years of cellaring potential.

99 Points | James Suckling: Celebrates the wine's purity, finesse, refined tannins, and beautifully restrained character, describing an exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon capable of aging for decades.