2022 Spottswoode "Estate" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L)

“Recently released (September 2025), 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. (JC)” (10/2025)

“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.” (11/2025)

“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.” (10/2024)

“The 2022 Spottswoode was aged 20 months in 62% new French oak and is composed primarily of Spottswoode Estate Vineyard fruit. Attractive red berry fruit is laced with leather and sandalwood, nuanced by perfumed rose petals and cedar spice. It is medium-bodied on the palate and features lithe tannins that grip the finish with building intensity. A wine of brightness and energy, with savoury layers adding depth and complexity. (JC)” (02/2025)

“A solid step up, with more density and depth, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is based on 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot and aged 20 months in 62% new oak. Ripe blackcurrants, mulberries, spicy wood, graphite, and floral notes all shine here, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, layered, seamless mouthfeel, plenty of mid-palate depth, and outstanding length.” (12/2025)

“The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderfully classy, polished wine. Today, the 2022 comes across as a bit soft, but it is such a charmer. Rose petal, bright red cherry/plum fruit, cedar and mocha build nicely in the glass. This comes across as a bit quiet, but all the estate signatures are present. It's an exquisite wine from Spottswoode. (AG)” (12/2024)

“Floral aromas join a complex of red berries and purple plums. The palate opens to reveal cassis, cedar, a pleasing earthiness and a graphite finish. Tannins the texture of sheer velvet maintain an open weave creating a Cabernet Sauvignon that is both plush and poised. (EB)” (07/2026)

“Tasted blind. Excellent definition and clarity to the fruit on the nose: black cherry, blackcurrant, but there’s a cranberry flavour too – this is nicely diverse in fruit quality. Soft tannins, glossy texture, long and fruit-driven finish. Pure pleasure. (RH) 17/20 Points.” (11/2025)