2005 Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon

Category: California SKU: 65189 Size: 750 ml
Brand: Spottswoode
Region: Napa Valley - St Helena
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Style: Red Wine
Ship/Pickup Class: A, L
Ratings: RP 89
Price: $57.99
Reg: $74.99
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Lyndenhurst is the "second label" of Spottswoode, drawing on selected lots from the estate. It provides a great view into the house style of Spottswoode. Robert Parker said of Spottswoode and Lyndenhurst, "These wines have always been good, but over the last decade, the quality has soared, no doubt because of a much more strict selection in the vineyard as well as in the winery. A very fine second wine, Lyndenhurst, has also been introduced, which has increased the quality of the flagship offering, the Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. Like Bordeaux’s top chateaux, Spottswoode has gotten serious about turning out a very fine second wine that is softer and more accessible, yet represents their vineyard character."

Reviews

Robert Parker 89 Points

The 2005 Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits more restraint and delineation. It seems like a cooler climate wine compared to the more opulent 2004. It comes down to a matter of personal preference, but I liked the showiness and sensuality of the 2004, whereas structuralists and acid lovers will probably prefer the 2005. I would not be surprised to see the 2005 last longer, and actually move ahead of the 2004 in terms of quality in 4-5 years.