Marc Melser

9.2

We had the 2015 Vintage on 3/28-29/26. A real good wine for the second label. Medium bodied and fruit forward. Well aged, tannins all smoothed out. An herbaceous bouquet. Hints of eucalyptus. On the palate, I get blackberry, plum, mocha and kirsch. Very good — 13 days ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.0

Deep plum on the palate at 7 years old. From Sonoma by Spottswoode, likely at peak. July 2025. — 9 months ago

William Douglas

9.3

3/6/9.5 out of 100 = 93.5
Younger vintage sampled. Very surprised by the smoothness and approachability of the wine while still supporting a strongly integrated tannin structure. — 4 years 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

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2018 vintage. Last tasted 12.5.25 (9.4), 1.31.25 (9.4) and 10.27.23 (9.4). Bigg stuff...which is something I never would have said about Spottswoode vintages back in the 80's and 90's. The new premium Coravin btg Napa Cab. 3.19.26. — 23 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.3

Some good depth and flavor. Winner of a taste off against Spottswoode. High praise from the group — 6 months 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. — a year ago

with Brooke

Joe DAscoli

9.2

Green and fresh — 6 hours ago

Tyler Felous

9.4

First time with Spottswoode and a 2000 at that. This was an…experience. First sip, I was convinced it was turned. A totally off nose. But after about 30 mins, it blew off and the wine arrived. From there, all tertiary notes, beautifully integrated. Would love to try a slightly younger bottle as this felt past its prime. — 5 months 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 years ago