Spottswoode 2010 95 or 100pts?

WINE TALK
1

Seeing some conflicting information on 2010 Spottswoode Cabernet. Site has a Galloni rating 95+ from 2012 but I seen it being sold in commerce corner and listed as a 100pt wine. Did WA upgrade the score???

2

Parker gave it 100.

3

Wine Advocate #209
“Oct 2013 Robert Parker 100 Drink: 2013 - 2038 $149-$300 (145)
The brilliant 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts an inky/purple color as well as glorious aromas of spring flowers, lead pencil shavings, licorice and a multitude of wild mountain fruits, in particular black raspberry, blackberry and cassis reminiscent of a French Pauillac (although I always think of Spottswoode as the Chateau Margaux of Napa). With a flawless integration of tannin, wood and acidity, it comes across like a liquid version of haute couture from the house of Chanel. It should drink well young yet age for 25 years.”

4

Thanks for the clarification!!

5

Have you paid to use WA rating data?? [oops.gif]

6

Love Spottswoode and buy 6 bottles every year, but I had been a bit tardy in ordering this year and that 100 point ranking has really made things difficult and potentially more expensive.

I used winesearcher and every outlet was either sold out or had raised the price, some very substantially. Even the commerce corner on the Parker site had it going for $200+.

Alas I walk into a Total WIne store last night and they have cases of it at $135.