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1986 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (750ml)
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Vintage: 1986
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon
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Appellation: Napa Valley
Producer: Spottswoode
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Red
Country: USA
Region: California
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
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Tasting note: A strong showing for this Cabernet, Spottswoode's 1986 exhibits a youthful, unevolved, opaque ruby/purple color with some garnet creeping in at the edge. The sweet nose of cassis, lead pencil, and toast exhibits high class. Rich, medium to full-bodied, with moderately high tannin, this is a young, backward, delicious Cabernet Sauvignon that is just beginning to reveal its full personality. This purely made wine is capable of lasting another 10-15+ years. The Chateau Margaux of Napa. (92pts. Robert Parker)
Tasted: Aug. 1996
Score: 92
Drink: 1996-2011
Tasting note: This has everything: deep color, rich, ripe aromas and bold fruit flavors, a velvety texture, depth and balance. It's delicious now but will improve for years.--Spottswoode vertical. Drink now through 2016. 2,400 cases made. (96pts. TM, Wine Spectator)
Tasted: Dec. 31, 1998
Score: 96
Drink: 1998-2016
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