Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1986 750mL is a mature Napa Valley estate Cabernet from St. Helena. Spottswoode's own wine-library archive describes the 1986 as fruity and vibrant, with plum, jam, mint, licorice, clove, cola, brush and bramble notes, while a Vinous listing identifies the blend as 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.1% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 0.9% Merlot.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Spottswoode's archive notes plum, jam, mint, licorice, clove, cola, brush and brambles.
- Palate: The estate archive describes the wine as long, integrated and seamless, presented as evidence of the age-worthiness of Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Finish: Mature tertiary development should be expected in bottle, and service condition should be checked for an older vintage.
Best For
Collectors seeking mature Napa Cabernet with direct estate archive notes, especially those comfortable with older-bottle variation and provenance review.
Product Details
Producer: Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
Origin: St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon-based red blend
Vintage: 1986
Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.1% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 0.9% Merlot
Volume: 750ml
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