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$159.95
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IWC 95
RP 95
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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95 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Saturated medium ruby to the rim. Multidimensional, intensely spicy nose combines black plum, black cherry, black raspberry, chocolate mint, coffee and cedar. Fat, thick, dense and impressively deep; penetrating vinosity gives the currently austere black cherry and menthol flavors superb clarity. Powerfully structured and extremely unevolved. Finishes with superb persistence and toothcoating tannins that spread out over the palate. Will be a great Monte Bello. (Sep/Oct 2000)"
95 points Robert Parker: no tasting note given. (Nov 2006)
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$129.95
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RP 93
CG 93
WS 92
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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93 points Robert Parker: "One of California's finest Sauvignons is consistently produced by Spottswoode Winery. With respect to the 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon, a beautifully scented nose of cassis, lead pencil, high quality new oak, and spice is followed by a wine with striking richness and balance. This dark ruby/purple-colored Cabernet possesses fabulous concentration, yet it never comes across as heavy or out of sync. A gloriously made, elegant yet powerfully flavored wine, it is accessible, yet capable of lasting for another 12-20 years. This sensational Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits the more complex, elegant side of California winemaking. Bravo! (Dec 1997)"
93 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "One of the measures of a great vintage is how well its middle-rated wines hold up. We know that the vintage's superstars, the Shafer Hillside and the Phelps Insignia are maturing into the dominant wines of the entire decade, and this wine is growing in status as it ages. It has just entered the period at which real complexity will begin to develop, and it has done so with both streamlined fruit and racy, solid structure still intact. This is a wine that is going to bet better and better. (Apr 2007)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Pleasantly balanced, rich and polished, it's in perfect drinking shape now, with well-defined currant and black cherry fruit, smooth, integrated tannins and a long, complex, elegant aftertaste that gives it a sense of grace and finesse. Finishes with a nice touch of cigar box.--California Cabernet '74/'84/'94 retrospective. (11/15/04)"
Stephen Brook (The Finest Wines of California): "Slightly reserved black-cherry-and-plum nose. Concentrated, juicy, and succulent, and still fresh, ripe tannins and outstanding balance. While ready to drink, it will surely age further. Very long. (2011)"
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$229.95
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WS 91
United States
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Rhone Varietals
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91 points Wine Spectator: "Dark, ripe, intense and spicy, with a minty edge to the smoky, meaty currant, berry and cedary flavors. Turns complex and leathery on the finish. 600 cases made. (11/30/96)"
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