Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon needs a fair bit of shaking to wake up notes of blackcurrant jelly, black raspberries, and mulberries, leading to hints of cinnamon stick, red roses, and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate is tightly knit with bold red and black fruit notes and provocative mineral sparks, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic tension, finishing long and layered. It’s another WOW vintage for Spottswoode! The blend includes 9% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Independent (100)