Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with citrus (tangerine and slight lemon), a hint of buttery oak and spice. Full bodied. Crisp. On the palate, slight lemon, slight vanilla and a bit of peach on the finish. This is refreshing but also qquite tasty. It went well with an argual flat bread. Drink over the next five years.
This is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Pritchard Hill in Napa. Inky purple in color, opaque and shimmering bright. The nose has cassis, clay and spice. With air a bit of espresso comes out. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, cassis, very light char, cinammon and bit of coffee bean. Plenty of depth. Good finish. This is young and should improve a couple points. It can be drunk now with some air but better to cellar for five to seven years and drink for ten after that. Great on its own, this would work well with grilled meats or mushrooms. 6000 bottles produced.
2024 marks the 20th vintage for Spottswoode’s Lyndenhurst label. The original goal is still the same: use all five Bordeaux varietals and pull fruit from the estate as well as other exceptional Napa vineyards, all of which are organically grown. In doing so this wine allows for, “a broader expression of Napa Valley, while applying the same philosophy that shapes our Estate Cabernet,” says winemaker Aron Weinkauf.
