1995 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (750ml)

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Vintage: 1995
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: Another outstanding example from this consistently high quality performer, Spottswoode's 1995 stood out in my barrel tasting as one of the strongest efforts of the vintage. Although tightly wound, it exhibits an opaque purple color, and a tight but gorgeous nose of blackcurrants, vanilla, minerals, and a touch of smoke and blueberries. Medium to full-bodied and impeccably well-balanced, this wine's structural components (acidity, alcohol, and tannin) are beautifully meshed together with the lavishly rich fruit that is presented in a medium to full-bodied format. This should turn out to be a textbook, classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that admirably balances elegance and power. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2015. (92-95pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: June 1997
Score: 92-95
Drink: 2000-2015

Tasting note: A complex web of mature currant, cedar, mocha and plum are ripe and vibrant, with a hint of wild berry jam peeking through on the finish. Impressive for its balance and integration of tannins, which are supple.--1995 California Cabernet retrospective. Drink now through 2007. 4,800 cases made. (92pts. JL, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: WEB ONLY 2005
Score: 92
Drink: Through 2007

Tasting note: Deep ruby-red. Floral, cool aromas of boysenberry, violet and mint. Intense, penetrating dark berry and licorice flavors are given definition by a strong acid spine. Quite tightly wrapped today and beginning to shut down. Lingering, subtle berry flavors on the finish. This cabernet will age as much on its acids as on its tannins. (91pts. Stephen Tanzer)

Tasted: Nov./Dec. 1998
Score: 91
Drink: N/A