1990 Spottswoode, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Bottle (750ml)
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95RP94LP
Critic key
RP = Robert ParkerLP = Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Rating
- RP95/LP94
- Producer
- Spottswoode
- Vintage
- 1990
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- St. Helena
- Country
- United States
- Format
- Bottle
- Volume
- 750mL
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
RP95 "1990 was the first vintage (4,756 cases produced) and one of the most abundant before the replanting became essential because of phylloxera, and was again made at Robert Pepi. However, the percentage of Cabernet Franc jumped to 10% in the final blend. Mia Klein, who worked with Tony Soter, was part of the winemaking team. This wine performed beautifully, and had that Château Margaux-like finesse, elegance and richness. Beautiful blackcurrant notes, graphite, rose petal and licorice, were all present in this deep ruby/plum-colored wine that came across like a Napa version of a first-growth Médoc. It is medium to full-bodied, with beautiful, integrated tannin, acidity and wood. This should continue to drink well for another 10-15-plus years." RP Aug 2016
LP94 "The 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon, with 10% Cabernet Franc in the blend, is pale to medium brick in color. It sails from the glass with stunning floral notes of rose petals and lavender over a core of redcurrant jelly and dried plums, plus wafts of cedar chest and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is multi-layered, minerally, and elegant with soft, very fine tannins and a long, harmonious, and perfumed finish." LPB for TWI Sep 2022
LP94 "The 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon, with 10% Cabernet Franc in the blend, is pale to medium brick in color. It sails from the glass with stunning floral notes of rose petals and lavender over a core of redcurrant jelly and dried plums, plus wafts of cedar chest and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is multi-layered, minerally, and elegant with soft, very fine tannins and a long, harmonious, and perfumed finish." LPB for TWI Sep 2022