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1999 Spottswoode Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

SKU #999796 94 points Decanter

Outer quote mark Another success in a cooler vintage, Spottswoode’s 1999 bursts from the glass with attractive notes of mature black fruits, rich loamy soil, bay leaf and nicely integrated hints of creamy oak vanillin. On the palate, elegantly melted tannins give free play to juicy, sappy fruit. Vibrant but mature. (WK) Inner quote mark (10/2015)

92 points Vinous

Outer quote mark High-toned aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, licorice, violet and herbs. Densely packed and juicy, with its dark berry flavors given definition and lift by repeating licorice and violet qualities. This very suave, fine-grained wine finishes with firm but totally integrated tannins and sneaky rising floral length. When I tasted this wine as part of my Spottswoode vertical back in 2016, I thought it was just short of its peak. Now it has arrived, and this sample did not show the faint leathery quality of my last one, suggesting it should remain fresh for a good while. (ST) Inner quote mark (5/2019)

92 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark Firm, intense and spicy, with currant, blueberry, tobacco and cedar notes that are full-bodied, well-structured, balanced and concentrated. The tannins present a chewy aftertaste, yet the flavors flow through. *Collectible* (JL) Inner quote mark (11/2009)

90 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark This is a vintage that has always been tightly structured, with plenty of tannin and acidity. The 1999 Spottswoode exhibited that firmness and slight austerity with notes of black olive, cassis, dark cherries and chocolate in a tannic, earthy, spicy, medium-bodied style that still doesn’t seem to have hit its plateau of maturity. (RP) 90+ Inner quote mark (8/2016)

Jancis Robinson

Outer quote mark Nuanced and saline. Super-fresh and transparent. Racy and lively and fresh. A tiny bit of heat on the end. Minerally. Amazingly long. Such a treat. 18.5/20 points (JR) Inner quote mark (9/2019)

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.

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