Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst 2021 - 750ml

94pts James Suckling

A juicy red with black currants and balsamic. Bark and mushroom. Iodine, too. Medium body, creamy texture that tightens at the end. An energy and firmness in the finish.

94pts Jeb Dunnuck

The second wine of this incredible estate, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst reveals a deep purple hue as well as a great nose of assorted currants, black cherries, tobacco, and lead pencil. It's beautifully concentrated, has medium to full-bodied richness, and ripe tannins, all making for an undeniably delicious, classic, balanced Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the coming 10-15 years.

93pts Wilfred Wong 

The 2021 Spottswoode Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon is tightly wound yet not tannic. This wine shines with its aromas and flavors of autumn leaves, dried earth, and early summer blackberries. Serve it with a grilled, well-marbled ribeye. 

93pts Wine Advocate

The non-estate 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst, like the estate bottling, is scheduled for release in September 2024. Including all five Bordeaux varieties and matured in 40% new French oak, it boasts classic scents of cassis, black cherries and some gentle cedary notes. It's medium to full-bodied, gently velvety but still firm, with a long, cool finish. It's more than $100 these days, but it still delivers a high-quality drinking experience.

92pts Wine Spectator

A bright red, with a floral edge of iris and hibiscus that plays nicely with the red currant and cherry compote core. Brambly energy is buried on the finish, giving support and lending this an accessible feel. Drink now through 2035.

Winemaker Notes

Opulent floral top notes carry you into an opaque purple core, imparting aromas of black currants, dark red cherry coulis, cigar box, and allspice berries. Powerful yet soft tannins are balanced with a delightful freshness of acidity. The palate is silky with nuanced flavors of cassis, ripe blackberry, and Morello cherry. The long finish invites you to discover the wine’s evolving layers.

Blend: 79.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10.6% Merlot, 3.8% Petit Verdot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc, 2.9% Malbec.