Spottswoode
Napa County Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
California, USA
Perfectly fine. Summer wine in late feb.
Perfectly fine. Summer wine in late feb.
Feb 21st, 2022
Holding up exceptionally well. Put up against any white of similar age. Rich and mouth coating but varietally correct and bright. Yum!
Holding up exceptionally well. Put up against any white of similar age. Rich and mouth coating but varietally correct and bright. Yum!
Apr 5th, 2020
This was actually my first time having this wine from Spottswoode. I expected it to be quite lean with ripping acidity, but was pleasantly surprised by the soft profile courtesy of small oak usage. Gorgeous limestone, grapefruit and lemon thyme aromatics. Nicely acidic and light bodied with a tart finish highlighted by crushed rock and lime juice. A modern take on Bordeaux Blanc. Thanks @Mark Flesher
This was actually my first time having this wine from Spottswoode. I expected it to be quite lean with ripping acidity, but was pleasantly surprised by the soft profile courtesy of small oak usage. Gorgeous limestone, grapefruit and lemon thyme aromatics. Nicely acidic and light bodied with a tart finish highlighted by crushed rock and lime juice. A modern take on Bordeaux Blanc. Thanks @Mark Flesher
Oct 10th, 2019
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc vertical 2006-2018. Personal favorites from this line up were ‘06, ‘08, ‘12, ‘16, ‘18.
Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc vertical 2006-2018. Personal favorites from this line up were ‘06, ‘08, ‘12, ‘16, ‘18.
Jul 15th, 2019
Lime zest, blood orange, lemon grass, candied ginger, green apple, green melon, green plum.
Lime zest, blood orange, lemon grass, candied ginger, green apple, green melon, green plum.
Jun 11th, 2019This was one of the best Sauv Blanc‘s I’ve tasted in Napa. Instant show stopper. Time on oak really softened the edges and profile. Apple, stone fruit. Nose did not match the taste, which is why I did a double take.
This was one of the best Sauv Blanc‘s I’ve tasted in Napa. Instant show stopper. Time on oak really softened the edges and profile. Apple, stone fruit. Nose did not match the taste, which is why I did a double take.
May 18th, 2019Gala apple mixed with caramelized grapefruit. Super clean and fresh. Loved it with Angele’s Boudin Blanc
Gala apple mixed with caramelized grapefruit. Super clean and fresh. Loved it with Angele’s Boudin Blanc
Dec 11th, 2018
Ripe melon and fresh grapefruit. Intense and mouthwatering. Great finish.
Ripe melon and fresh grapefruit. Intense and mouthwatering. Great finish.
Aug 20th, 2018
Spottswoode’s 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from both Napa (36%) and Sonoma (64%) and was released this week. Three different methods of fermentation are employed with most occurring in either French oak or stainless steel barrels but a small amount apportioned to concrete eggs.
Noticeably perfumed and almost opulent in its intensity with layers of potent orange blossom, salted lime, ripe nectarine, and tangerine peel, with a distinctive mint oil that dances on the periphery. The vibrancy is dialed way up, but the lines are clean and the edges are smooth, ultimately yielding an extraordinary Sauvignon Blanc.
Spottswoode’s 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from both Napa (36%) and Sonoma (64%) and was released this week. Three different methods of fermentation are employed with most occurring in either French oak or stainless steel barrels but a small amount apportioned to concrete eggs.
Noticeably perfumed and almost opulent in its intensity with layers of potent orange blossom, salted lime, ripe nectarine, and tangerine peel, with a distinctive mint oil that dances on the periphery. The vibrancy is dialed way up, but the lines are clean and the edges are smooth, ultimately yielding an extraordinary Sauvignon Blanc.
One of my favorite CA whites - grassy, boisterous, kiwi skins and sweet herbs.
One of my favorite CA whites - grassy, boisterous, kiwi skins and sweet herbs.
May 6th, 2018