2015 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple colored with a mind-blowingly gorgeous nose that defies words: warm cassis, red roses, sandalwood, Indian spices, crushed rocks, menthol and iron ore with waft of lilacs and truffles. Medium to full-bodied with a rock-solid frame of super-ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, it finishes incredibly long and remains incredibly provocative. 100 points (October 29, 2018)

JebDunnuck.com, Jeb Dunnuck

Both the 2016 and 2015 are pure perfection and an incredible back-to-back duo. The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate has a kiss of 2007 in its massive, full-bodied, yet incredibly pure style, and it’s overflowing with cassis and blueberry fruits as well as lots of floral and cedary nuances. It’s a big, ripe, exuberant beauty, yet it never goes over the top, and has flawless balance, perfect tannins, and a great finish. As with most truly great wines, it’s drinkable today and will be drinkable in 10 years – and in 30 years. 100 points (August 23, 2021)

Wine Enthusiast.com, Virginie Boone

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Fresh on the palate and floral on the nose in a bouquet of rose, lavender and crushed herb, this perennially beautiful, delicate wine benefits from the addition of 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, also from the organically farmed estate. Pencil shavings, coffee and a touch of tobacco add to its savory, earthy nature, contributing to its overall structure and elegance. 97 points (January 3, 2020)

RobbReport.com, Sara Schneider

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From another longtime bastion of balance, this beautiful iteration of Spottswoode’s flagship opens with layers of floral notes, anise, mint, cedar, espresso, and dark fruit. Flavors of boysenberry and dark cherry, backed by magnificent structure, offer the best of both worlds—freshness and opulence—with crushed rock and tobacco bringing up a savory finish. (February 26, 2020) 

Vinous, Antonio Galloni

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon possesses off the charts ripeness as well as a level of exoticism that recalls the 2010. An infusion of dark red cherry, plum, white flowers, leather, tobacco and menthol accompany this super-expressive, sumptuous Cabernet Sauvignon. Violet, licorice and a host of spiced nuances develop with time in the glass. In 2015, Spottswoode’s Cabernet is decidedly luscious and flamboyant, but I would give it a few years to shed some baby fat. There is plenty to look forward to. 96+ points (March 2018)

JamesSuckling.com, James Suckling

Glorious aromas of blackcurrant, sage and blackberry. Stone undertones. Full body, round and silky with a focused and bright finish of dark berry and mint. Goes on for minutes. Such finesse and balance. Coolness. 95 points (December 21, 2017)

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