Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (75cl)

Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon is a Napa Valley red blend from Spottswoode, made from 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc. The 2021 vintage is sourced predominantly from the St. Helena estate vineyard, with the remainder from Oakville Ranch, Knightsbridge and Young Inglewood vineyards. Spottswoode has farmed in St. Helena since 1972 and adopted organic viticulture in 1985, holding CCOF certification since 1992. Lyndenhurst draws 81% of its fruit from the estate vineyard and is conceived as a more approachable counterpart to the flagship Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose opens with wet earth and autumn leaves, then concentrated black currant and charcoal, with subtle spice and blue stone fruit beneath. The palate is creamy and layered, with dark stone fruit and red fruit, firm tannins, spice and tension between tannin and acidity. The finish is long, with charcoal, earth and dark berry.