Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2020 vintage. Favorite since the 1991 vintage and that's saying a lot. Total surprise given the challenges of the Napa 2020 vintage. 8.15.23. — an hour ago

Nathan Renfro

9.3

My last bottle, last time I had this was 1.5 years ago. Same comments as before. Lemon, grapefruit, tart green apple. Wonderfully balanced. Drinking perfectly. — 5 months ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.5

Tonight's wine is the 2016 Spottswoode Mary's Block Sauvignon Blanc.

On the nose there are very distinct notes of grapefruit, peach, lime, melon, herbaceous notes and minerals.

On the palate there are lovely notes of grapefruit, tangerine, lime, white peach, grassy notes, herbaceousness and minerals.

This wine is medium bodied with a crisp and clean mouthfeel, medium + to high acidity that move very well into a long citrus and mineral finish. What a beautiful Sauvignon Blanc this is and it has at least another 5 years or more left in store. Please have a wonderful week ahead, stay safe and healthy and it will be the weekend again before you know it. Nostrovia! 🥂🥂🥂🥂 — 2 years ago

David Stein

9.0

Thx. Drinking well. Drink now. Classic Cali Cab. — 2 months ago

with Bruce

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.5

One of my favorites from Premiere Napa Valley 2020. #pnv20 #pnv2020 #napa only 5 cases produced 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Spottswoode Estate Vineyard, first established in 1882
Aging for 20 months in custom Hungarian oak barrels
Inspired by winemaker Aron Weinkauf’s visit to the forests and Kádár cooperage of Hungary
Organically farmed since 1985

For the first time ever, Spottswoode offers a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Spottswoode Estate Vineyard aging exclusively in Hungarian oak. Since the first vintage of Spottswoode in 1982, the pursuit to capture the highest expression of this historic vineyard yielded a philosophy of experimentation and continuous improvement. In the cellar, winemaker and vineyard manager Aron Weinkauf conducts cooper trials, which inform how he selects new barrels and refines Spottswoode's diverse barrel program. In 2017, Aron Weinkauf visited the Kadar cooperage as well as forests in Hungary to gain a greater understanding of Hungarian oak. With the exceptional 2018 vintage, Aron aged 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Spottswoode Estate in custom barrels crafted during his visit. This wine is the result of his research.


Wine Facts

Single vineyard wine
Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled — 2 years ago

with Ron

Robert Stackowiak

9.2

A sublime Syrah at 6 years old. Balanced fragrance and smooth taste. Spottswoode does it again! January 2020. — 4 years ago

Paul K

9.4

Pretty nose of floral and berries jumped out while decanting. Didn’t touch for two hours. Elegant. Reminded me of a recent bottle of Spottswoode with tobacco and spice. Great experience. — 3 months ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.5

At 12+ years old, a mellow Cabernet with a hint of oak. Decanted it quickly assumes a balanced profile. February 2023. — 9 months ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Another lovely old Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc! 35 years old! — 3 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Happy Birthday Christina & Hedy.

Nightcap.

This second wine of Spottswoode was dark, rich fruits, lots of black licorice, round, rich and smooth as silk. Reminded me of 2000 Les Forts de Latour. — 4 years ago