Spottswoode is one of those iconic wineries in Napa Valley that have stayed not only relevant but have continued to be one of the top Cabernet producers regardless of all the new wineries emerging in the last 20+ years. With time in the bottle, they emerge as a continuous star in older vintage lineups of Cabernets. Made of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is "deep garnet-purple in color and prances out of the glass with vivacious blackberries, crushed black cherries, warm black currants and red currant jelly scents plus exotic hints of cassia, cardamom, fenugreek and star anise with a waft of underbrush. Medium-bodied, the palate has fantastic energy and beautiful poise, with bags of bright, crunchy black and red fruit plus a firm, fine-grained texture, finishing long and spicy." - 97+ Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate