2023 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
One Magnum
100 points, Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski
100 points, The Wine Palate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
98 Points, JebDunnuck.com, Jeb Dunnuck
Winemaker Notes: The 2023 presents a deep color and mouthwatering presence. Fresh blackberries and dark red berries with hints of anise, cream, and light cocoa shavings show on the nose. Structured yet sweet tannins drive a juicy, long finish, giving the wine core intensity and graceful power.
Vintage Notes: The 2023 growing season began cool, with winter rains saturating soils after several drought years. Budbreak and bloom were delayed, but good cluster sizes and minimal canopy work achieved excellent vine balance. Cool spring and summer weather and a rare light rain in June created one of the least stressful vintages in years.
Veraison started three to four weeks later than normal, on August 9. The moderate growing season allowed us to harvest every block when we wished, at optimal ripeness. Picking went from September 9 to October 24, capturing a broad range of expressions, from fresh and energetic to lush and opulent, resulting in an incredibly expressive vintage.
