2017 Lyndenhurst (Spottswoode) Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

WE94 This is a perennially incredible wine for the price, rounded and spicy in clove. With 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, it shows balance and integration—a mix of dark berry, forest and silky tannin that is seamless on the palate and impressively elegant and cohesive from start to finish.
JS93 Lots of blueberry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, round and soft tannins and a flavorful finish. 84% cabernet sauvignon and 10% merlot with cabernet franc, malbec and petit verdot. Drink or hold. 
Winemaker Notes: With crimson fruits and bramble, the 2017 Lyndenhurst unveils aromas of fresh thyme, cedar, lilac, juniper, and a wild understory. Fine, silken tannins entice the palate through an array of textures. All the while, a resonating acidity brings dynamism and precision through this wine’s long, layered progression.This is a wine with a refined poise in youth with a unique ability to offer enjoyment in its early years.  
Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Merlot 10%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Malbec 2%, Petit Verdot 1%. Aged 20 months in French oak barrels (40% new).