2022 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski

Spottswoode’s 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is perhaps slightly bigger than usual for this property but still retains a sense of freshness. Loaded with cassis and blackberries, it’s full-bodied, plush and voluptuous, yet also long and mouthwatering on the finish. Wonderfully forward but balanced, the juicy fruit is successfully framed by silky, soft tannins. It’s a vintage to enjoy while waiting for the 2021 and 2023 to mature. 98 points (October 2, 2025)

The Wine Independent, Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon sports a deep garnet-purple color. After as little swirling, expressive notes of blackcurrant jelly, kirsch, and juicy plums emerge from the glass, leading to touches of crushed rocks, iron ore, lavender, and cloves. The medium-bodied palate had a rock-solid backbone of firm grainy tannins and wonderful freshness supporting the densely packed black fruit layers, finishing on a lingering ferrous note. Exemplary. 97+ points (January 8, 2025)

JamesSuckling.com, Jim Gordon

This week’s report reinforces the view that many delicious, effusive wines were made and that the vintage offers pleasure in spades. Jim also reviewed the 2022 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, an icon for elegance in a classic Napa style, and remarked on its pretty fruit and a rather soft texture. It’s not overly full-bodied, so it’s a vintage that’s drinkable young.

This wine shows pretty fruit and a rather soft texture. It’s not overly full-bodied, so it’s a vintage that’s drinkable young. Aged in 65% new oak. Mild, creamy, layered tannins. Easy and gorgeous. Drink now. A must buy. 96 points (November 21, 2024)

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