Inseon Hwang

9.5

Always drinks well. Pepper, graphite, blackberries. Licorice. Fine minerals. — 7 days ago

Jody Scharf

9.4

Rich, mellow on the palette, dark cherry delight. — 4 months ago

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 — 4 years ago

with Ron

Joe DAscoli

9.5

Boom! From the first sip - this wine was explosive and delicious.

Dark and black fruits come out and then lend to some red fruit and while it has good depth, this wine is very smooth.

Seems like it’s in the drinking window — 24 days ago

Paul J

9.4

Same as previous note. Very nice! Went well with the burger. Also had the ‘96 Spottswoode and ‘13 Nickel & Nickel CC Ranch Cab. — 6 months ago

with Brooke

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! 🥂🥂🥂🥂 — 4 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.8

From one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated vintages, the 1997 Spottswoode is a near-perfect expression of elegance, structure, and longevity. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, this wine continues to impress decades on, showcasing the depth and balance that defined the vintage.

On the nose, it’s a bouquet of ripe blueberries, black raspberries, cassis, and spring florals, with just a whisper of aged oak. The palate is seamless, pure, complex, and graceful with a cascade of dark fruit, polished tannins, and a finish that refuses to fade. A stunning example of age-worthy Napa Cabernet, and truly one of the greats from this iconic producer. — a month 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. — 2 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Another lovely old Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc! 35 years old! — 4 years ago

Somm 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. — 5 years ago