Spottswoode Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 van duzer corridor Ramiro Ibanez is a winemaker

Ramiro Ibanez is a winemaker with the curious idea that the broad plain of Albariza soil where Sherry's Palomino grapes are grown

In a classic tale of a wine from the wrong side of the ‘tracks’

full of tension and energy

It is also something of a playground for winemakers

The palate is medium bodied

Spottswoode Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 van duzer corridor Ramiro Ibanez is a winemakerPure 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