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2013 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon

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Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from a distributor

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Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from a distributor

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Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit

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RATINGS

100Jeb Dunnuck

One of the most classic examples of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon I could imagine... stunning purity of fruit, perfect balance, building tannin, and a great, great finish.... a sure bet in awesome, age-worthy Cabernet... Buy this wine.

99+ Robert M. Parker Jr.

Another killer effort from Spottswoode. Inky bluish purple to the rim, it has hints of violets intermixed with sweet foresty notes, blackcurrants, chocolate and a touch of subtle smoke and earth. It is dense, with higher acidity

98James Suckling

Glorious blueberries, blackberries, violets, and hot stones. Cloves and other spices. Even sliced mushrooms. Full body, very firm tannins, and a persistent and savory finish.

96Vinous / IWC

Dark blue and black fruits, cedar, lavender and leather are all vivid and beautifully articulated throughout.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

St. Helena AVA is at the northern end of Napa Valley just north of Rutherford and south of Calistoga. It is a relatively warm climate thanks to the Mayacamas Mountains on its western edge, which protect it from Pacific Ocean fog. Out of the 9,000 acres in the appellation, some 1,500 are under vine. The principal grapes grown in St. Helena are the Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. St. Helena is considered prime wine producing territory, and it was one of the first important wine producing regions in northern California. The legendary Charles Krug founded his winery just north of the town of St. Helena in 1873, and today the appellation is home to many prestigious producers, including Abreu, Grace Family and Spottswoode.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.