Lot 63
SPOTTSWOODE CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 1990 (3) 95 WA
SPOTTSWOODE CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 1993 (2)
SPOTTSWOODE CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 1995 (2) 92 WS 97 WA
Lot 63 Details
SPOTTSWOODE CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 1990 (3)Napa.
u. 1bn
1990 was the first vintage (4,756 cases produced) and one of the most abundant before the replanting became essential because of phylloxera, and was again made at Robert Pepi. However, the percentage of Cabernet Franc jumped to 10% in the final blend. Mia Klein, who worked with Tony Soter, was part of the winemaking team. This wine performed beautifully, and had that Château Margaux-like finesse, elegance and richness. Beautiful blackcurrant notes, graphite, rose petal and licorice, were all present in this deep ruby/plum-colored wine that came across like a Napa version of a first-growth Médoc. It is medium to full-bodied, with beautiful, integrated tannin, acidity and wood. This should continue to drink well for another 10-15-plus years. Drink: 2015-2030 95 WA
SPOTTSWOODE CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 1993 (2)
Napa.
SPOTTSWOODE CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 1995 (2)
Napa.
A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, and the last wine made by Pam Starr at Rombauer Vineyards, the 1995 offers worthy competition to the magnificent 1994, which was more highly heralded. A touch of spring flowers, intermixed with crème de cassis, licorice, lead-pencil shavings and cedar, are all present in this wine of great intensity and full-bodied power, but with an elegance and finesse that, again, similarly suggests a Château Margaux made in St. Helena. This beautiful wine should continue to drink well for another 25 years.Drink: 2015-2040 92 WS 97 WA
7 bts. per lot $700 - $1,000