Healthy crimson. Rather lightweight nose. A bit reticent. Lovely lift and balance ? great completeness. Great for now! Fully evolved on the palate. Just a bit muted on the nose. It seems ready to drink?. and a bit dry on the finish, perhaps losing fruit slightly. Sappy. Appetising. (LM)

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A strong showing for this Cabernet, Spottswoode's 1986 exhibits a youthful, unevolved, opaque ruby/purple color with some garnet creeping in at the edge. The sweet nose of cassis, lead pencil, and toast exhibits high class. Rich, medium to full-bodied, with moderately high tannin, this is a young, backward, delicious Cabernet Sauvignon that is just beginning to reveal its full personality. This purely made wine is capable of lasting another 10-15+ years. The Chateau Margaux of Napa.

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This has everything: deep color, rich, ripe aromas and bold fruit flavors, a velvety texture, depth and balance. It's delicious now but will improve for years.--Spottswoode vertical. 2,400 cases made.

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