Bright ruby-red. Cassis, black cherry and bitter chocolate aromas lifted by a violet note. Nicely balanced, fruit-driven wine with supple flavors of cassis and boysenberry. The floral quality of the estate’s cabernet comes through in spades. Very successful for this second wine thanks to the high quality of the vintage. 89 points (May/June 2010)
Since 1982, our family’s vineyard has consistently yielded an Estate Cabernet Sauvignon that is widely recognized as one of the finest in the world.
We have been making this highly acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc since 1984. It is a serious and expressive wine with structure and sophistication.
Spottswoode’s Lyndenhurst is a supple and demonstrative Cabernet Sauvignon made with grapes from our estate and other exceptional vineyards.
In celebration of founder Mary Novak, this estate wine is a lovely and complex expression of Sauvignon Blanc grown in the family vineyard.
What makes a wine truly great? It’s an especially difficult question to answer in the United States.
Spottswoode is a monopole vineyard, completely owned by the Novak family, who purchased it in 1972…