2021 | Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena Dolce this is a very serious

this is a very serious riesling-based Alsace white that is tense and salty on the medium-bodied palate

Medium- to full-bodied with grainy tannins and chalky texture

and blackberries

but this is acid-driven with a fine touch of salinity that lingers at the end

2021 | Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena Dolce this is a very seriousPure black currants on the nose with an incredible al dente grape character. Its almost like grape must. Undertone of ink and violets and sandalwood. Perfumed. Hints of spearmint. Full bodied, but so well formed and reserved. A touch of mint on the palate with dark fruits. It is very complete and reminds me of the classy Spottswoode 2001. I keep being impressed with the purity of fruit with the earthy undertones and stones. Savory. A fitting 40th