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2004 Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon
The Wine Advocate, Robert Parker

With the introduction of a second Cabernet Sauvignon, called Lyndenhurst (1,000+ cases), Spottswoode now has the ability to ratchet up the quality level of their world class Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. The deep ruby/purple-colored, fruity 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst, a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest other Bordeaux varietals, offers up sweet aromas of chocolate, black currants, wood, and licorice. This pure, luscious Cabernet is ideal for drinking over the next 10ndash;12 years. The 2005 Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits more restraint and delineation. It seems like a cooler climate wine compared to the more opulent 2004. It comes down to a matter of personal preference, but I liked the showiness and sensuality of the 2004, whereas structuralists and acid lovers will probably prefer the 2005. I would not be surprised to see the 2005 last longer, and actually move ahead of the 2004 in terms of quality in 4–5 years. 90 points (December, 2007)