An exceptionally sweet Kabinett- melon and apricots bursting on the palate with a hint of lime. Round supple texture; low alcohol. — 11 years ago
Warren pears, white peach, grapefruit, lemon blossom. Light bodied, rich mouthfeel, mouth watering crisp finish. — 12 years ago
Wow. This is nearvana. It may get better but I doubt it, start drinking now, no rush. Fruit, earth, graphite, cigar box. Everything you need it to be. — 10 years ago
Very nice wine ! — 10 years ago
Beautiful clear, crisp, with a slight sweetness but a touch or refreshing dryness as well. New favorite! — 10 years ago
Fantastic Napa Cab @ 10 years, large scale & very alive. Blackberry-chocolate-espresso- tobacco. Impressive depth & carries. its 14.7 alcohol very suavely — 11 years ago
Rich though lacked some oomph. May have been open awhile (by the glass) — 9 years ago
A remarkable wine, a bit like many ‘45’s in its power and concentration. And while those who are after some more of the La Chapelle structure may be disappointed (and I have sympathy with aspects of the assessment), this is such an full expression of fruit and terroir, that I can really only cheer. Plums, orange zest, pepper and currants on the enticing nose. The palate is awash in luscious, sweet fruit, soy tinged, with melting tannins, round and soft, pure velvet past the mid palate, and it finishes with gusto, batons twirling, with layered exuberance and appealing length. — 10 years ago
Strong full bodied. That's my style of wine. — 10 years ago
Excellent, citrus, mineral, rich, lengthy finish — 11 years ago
My 4th bottle, the best and my last, this absolutely killed it and is why I love Napa Valley Cabernet, especially #Spottswoode. 12 years old this easily has another 10 to go but is in a beautiful place right now. Open or decant for 30 minutes, though I did not decant. A deep resold color, not a sign of brick as one would expect. Shows the importance of provenance (bought from winery). A complex set or aromas and flavors of creme d'cassis, currants, sweet and sour cherries, sweet cedar, and graphite. Palate wise the textures are all in alignment, with medium to full body, ample acidity and medium grain slightly chewy tannins that may be it's only flaw. #2002 — 11 years ago
Had this in Vienna — 12 years ago
Leslie Bartos
Tony’s 50th at Felix Trattoria, 2004 vintage on May 20, 2018 4th of 9 bottles. Decanted 3 hours, drank over 2, last glass better than first. Lush. — 8 years ago