WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
The 2021 vintage is described as "stunning," showcasing beautiful aromatics of candied violet, blackberry, blueberry yogurt, and cassis. It is powerfully expressive with sturdy, firm tannins, generous acidity, and a long, lively finish marked by cedar and toffee notes. This elegant vintage captures the essence of the Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and is fresh and youthful now with a long life ahead.
TASTING NOTES:
Notes pure black currants on the nose with an incredible al dente grape character, undertones of ink, violets, and sandalwood. The palate has a touch of mint with dark fruits, very complete, with earthy undertones and stones. A fitting 40th-anniversary wine.
- James Suckling, 99 pts
Highlights the wine's vibrancy, floral and fresh character compared to the 2020 vintage. Violet and cassis notes are accented by hints of crushed stone and pencil shavings on the nose. It is hugely complex yet harmonious, medium-bodied, firm but silky in feel, with a long, elegant finish.
-Wine Advocate, 100 pts.
Compares the wine to a young Leoville Las Cases, noting its closed, dense, structured style. It has a deep, dense purple color with a primordial nose of ripe black fruits, cassis, camphor, scorched earth, violet, and lead pencil aromas and flavors. It is concentrated, with a pure, layered, focused style, ripe tannins, and a great finish.
-Jeb Dunnuck, 98 pts
