The 2021 Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished wine from the North Coast region of California, specifically Napa. This red wine is a blend primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (79.2%), complemented by Merlot (10.6%), Petit Verdot (3.8%), Cabernet Franc (3.5%), and Malbec (2.9%).
James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 94, praising its "juicy red with black currants and balsamic" flavors, along with notes of bark, mushroom, and iodine. He highlighted its "medium body, creamy texture that tightens at the end," noting its "energy and firmness in the finish" while describing it as "savory" and "hard not to drink now" but also capable of aging nicely (jamessuckling.com, 12/5/2023).
Similarly, Jeb Dunnuck also rated the wine 94 points, emphasizing its "deep purple hue" and "great nose of assorted currants, black cherries, tobacco, and lead pencil." He mentioned its "beautifully concentrated" nature with "medium to full-bodied richness" and "ripe tannins," concluding that it is a "delicious, classic, balanced Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the coming 10-15 years" (jebdunnuck.com, 12/26/2023).
Vinous commended the wine, scoring it 93 points, and described it as a "huge overachiever." The review noted its "rich and ample feel," with dark-toned fruit, spice, leather, tobacco, menthol, and dried herbs that carry through to a "succulent finish." The wine's use of 45-50% new oak was also highlighted (Vinous, 12/1/2023).
The Wine Independent gave it a score of 94+, recognizing its "deep garnet-purple" color and "exuberant notes of blackberry pie, plum preserves, and warm cassis." The review mentioned additional hints of roses, Indian spices, menthol, and aniseed. The wine's "impressive energy" with "great tension and fine-grained tannins" leading to a "long and perfumed finish" was particularly noted as impressive (The Wine Independent, 1/2/2024).
Overall, the 2021 Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon is celebrated for its complexity, balance, and potential for aging, making it a notable offering from the esteemed Spottswoode estate.