2018 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
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| Wijnsoort | Rood |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Regio | |
| Appellatie | |
| Wijnhuis | |
| Jaar | 2018 |
| Druif | |
| Inhoud (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink venster | 2024 - 2048 |
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Gelegen aan de westelijke rand van St. Helena in Napa Valley is het landgoed Spottswoode terroir ideaal voor wijnbouw. De alluviale kleileem van de Sulphur Creek-waaier zorgt voor uitstekende afwatering terwijl een koele zeebries tussen Spring Mountain en de Mayacamas-assortiment het fruit gelijkmatig laat rijpen. Oorspronkelijk opgericht in 1882, heeft het Spottswoode Estate een indrukwekkende geschiedenis in Napa Vallei. Beheerd door zusters van de tweede generatie, Beth Novak Milliken en Lindy Novak zijn de 42 hectare voornamelijk beplant met Cabernet Sauvignon, met kleine blokken Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot en Sauvignon Blanc. Lees meer onder de tab/link Wijnhuis
De Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is vol, rijp en rijk zonder aanmatigend te zijn. Het heeft een energieke en gedurfde uitdrukking van viooltjes, lavendel en cassis vermengd met donkere chocolade, kersen, pruimen en grafiet. De Spottswoode heeft een waanzinnige afdronk met een aantrekkelijk zachte, stoffige leemachtige textuur. Een wijn die graag nog enige jaren wordt weggestopt in de kelder om zo tot volledige rijping te komen. De wijn heeft unaniem zeer hoge scores gekregen. Dit is een magnum uitvoering van 1.5 liter. Nog lekkerder, feestelijker en langer houdbaar.
WEETJE: De wijn ligt in ons geconditioneerde Wine Warehouse en als u de wijn komt afhalen ontvangt u ook nog een mooie korting. We zitten bijna naast de rijksweg met volop parkeergelegenheid. Klik hier voor adres
"Young and powerful with a polished palate, the dark fruits and fine tannins continue to integrate. Pretty anise, Christmas spices, savory licorice, sagebrush, and chalky minerals. Burly tannins provide ample grip, and a presence of cooling acidity brings a welcome sensation of freshness and lift. This wine will only continue to blossom in the bottle" Quintessential Spottswoode.
Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski
Tasted blind, in a lineup that included vintages back to 2010, a barrel sample of Spottswoode’s 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon stood out as being one of the most exciting efforts. Full-bodied, ripe and rich without being overbearing, it delivers concentrated black cherry and cassis fruit framed by supple, velvety-textured tannins. It’s long on the finish, with an attractively soft, dusty-loamy texture and no overt signs of a fire-troubled Napa vintage. 98–100 points (September 15, 2022)
The Wine Independent, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, tasted as a barrel sample, has 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot in the blend. Deep garnet-purple in color, it springs with notes of cedar chest, cinnamon toast, and black cherry preserves, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles, potpourri, and mocha. Medium-bodied, and big on flavors, the palate delivers mouth-coating black fruits with a rock-solid structure of firm tannins and lively acidity, finishing long. 96–98+ points (September 28, 2022)
JebDunnuck.com, Jeb Dunnuck
Tasted out of bottle, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate showed beautifully, and it’s certainly in the top handful of wines in the vintage. Offering beautiful red, blue, and black fruits as well as notes of tobacco, violets, and chalky minerality, it has medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, high-quality tannins, and outstanding length. It doesn’t show any signs of smoke taint and is a beautiful, incredibly impressive effort in the vintage that I suspect will evolve gracefully for two decades. 96 points (February 16, 2023)
Ken’s Wine Guide, Ken Hoggins
This midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Spottswoode opens with a black currant and black cherry bouquet with hints of violet, eucalyptus, and cigar box. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is well-balanced, finessed, velvety, and seamless. The flavor profile is black currant and blackberry blend with notes of stony minerality and black cherry. We also detected hints of black tea, oak, and black raspberry. The finish is dry, and its refined dusty mild tannins are sustained nicely before they drift off. 97 points (February 9, 2023)
Specificaties
| Wijnsoort | Rood |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Regio | Californie |
| Appellatie | Napa Valley |
| Iconen | Icoon USA |
| Wijnhuis | Spottswoode |
| Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
| Natural wijn | Nee |
| Vegan | Nee |
| Jaar | 2018 |
| Drinken vanaf | 2024 |
| Drinken tot | 2048 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcoholvrij/arm | Nee |
| Inhoud | 1.5 ltr |
| Houtrijping | Ja |
| Bubbels | Nee |
| Dessert wijn | Nee |
| Afsluiting | Kurk |
| Parker rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 99 |
| Smaakprofiel | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink momenten | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
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Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 97+
Reviewed by:
Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2025 - 2045
Clearly a stupendous effort but just far too young at this stage, Spottswoode's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a concentrated, velvety core of black cherries, cassis and dusty loam, then supports it with hints of cedar and toasted oak. It's full-bodied, rich and youthfully intense, with a long, compelling finish that just won't quit. Give it a few more years, and it may indeed reach the perfection my predecessor predicted for it.
This was my first visit to Spottswoode, an impeccably manicured and historic property on the western outskirts of St. Helena that dates back to 1882. The modern-day Spottswoode story dates back to 1972, when Mary and Jack Novak moved north from Southern California and purchased the house and 30 acres of adjacent property. Fifteen adjoining acres were added the following year, and planting grapevines commenced, taking place in 1973 and 1975. Today, there are 37.5 planted acres, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the first few years, grapes were sold to other producers, but Tony Soter came on board in 1982 as the founding winemaker. He was succeeded by Pam Starr (1992–1996), Rosemary Cakebread (1997–2005) and Jen Williams (2006–2009). The winery was built in 1999; prior to that, the wines were made offsite, with vineyard management brought in-house in 2003. The vineyards have been farmed organically since 1985 and certified organic since 1992. Replanting took place in stages, with portions of the vineyard replaced in 1991, 1993, 1997 and 1998. Biodynamic principles are applied (Demeter-certified), with great attention paid to regenerative soil practices, including rotating cover crops. Along the edges of the vineyards and even embedded within are several insectariums of flowering plants, to promote biodiversity, plus nesting boxes for swallows, bluebirds and birds of prey. The first Certified B Corporation winery in Napa, Spottswoode has been recognized with the Robert Parker Green Emblem for sustainability since it was first awarded.
Current winemaker and vineyard manager Aron Weinkauf joined the team in 2006 and took over winemaking in 2011, so it was interesting to get his thoughts on an 11-year vertical of the estate Cabernet Sauvignon, which was presented blind by Weinkauf and Beth Novak Milliken, the winery's president and CEO. Not knowing which vintage was which made it impossible to be biased by vintage reputation, but certain wines still stood out. I found the 2013 disappointing for its closed, overly tannic nature, while Weinkauf said, "It's always had more tannins than any other vintage. This is probably the best it's tasted in years." As I've tasted better bottles in the past, owners of it may want to let it sleep several more years before pulling a cork and hope that initial reviews were more accurate than this impression. The other slight disappointment was the 2017, which again seemed less richly fruited than normal and slightly green and astringent. I suspect it's simply at an awkward stage in its evolution.
On the positive side, probably most notable was the brilliant showing of the yet-to-bottled 2020 (scheduled to occur near the end of August 2022). Picking wrapped up the day before the Glass Fire started, said Weinkauf. All the 2020 vintage talk has focused on the risk of smoke taint, but this beautiful wine is the product of a fairly warm vintage, one without dramatic heat spikes. The 2011, from a cool, much-maligned vintage, showed tremendous finesse and complexity. My favorite of the bottled wines was the 2012, a gloriously seductive and complete effort that is drinking well now, and it should continue to do so for another two decades.
In addition, we tasted two vintages of the Sauvignon Blanc, which combines fruit from Sonoma and Napa, and the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst, which includes approximately 40% estate fruit and 60% purchased fruit, largely from growers in St. Helena, Oak Knoll and Atlas Peak. That wine was previously reviewed on November 30, 2021 (93 points), and as my impressions were largely consistent with that review, I've not bothered to repeat it.
In summary, although I found more vintage variation among the estate Cabernet than my predecessor here at RPWA, I think some of that can be attributed to the format of the blind vertical tasting, which, in retrospect, seemed to emphasize the differences between the wines. I should point out that despite that, there is a strong, continuous stylistic thread woven throughout. The wines emphasize balance and elegance over sheer power and ripeness, with restrained alcohol levels, silky tannins and a complex but subtle interweaving of gentle herbal nuances with fruit that ranges from cherry and black cherry through cassis. Having participated on two occasions in the Cape Mentelle International Cabernet Tasting, where the Spottswoode wine has been presented blind in the company of 19 other world-class efforts, I will unequivocally state that Spottswoode belongs on that same stage with such international luminaries as Ornellaia, Cos d'Estournel and Cullen's Diana Madeline.
Published: Sep 15, 2022
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Vinous
99
Drinking Window
2026 - 2048
From: The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets: A Deep Dive (Jan 2022)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning, just as it was last year. A dark, ample, brooding Cabernet, the 2018 offers up the essence of black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, graphite, leather and incense. The 2018 has shut down considerably since I tasted it last year. That won't be a problem in a few years' time, but today the 2018 is decidedly brooding. Even so, it shows tremendous finesse and tons of pure breed. It is without question one of the epic, present-day wines for the estate.
- By Antonio Galloni on October 2021
99
Drinking Window
2024 - 2043
From: Napa Valley’s Thrilling 2018s & 2019s, Parts 1 & 2 (Jan 2021)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon soars out of the glass with stunning intensity. A powerful, regal wine, the 2018 possesses off the charts richness and layers of flavor that build into a dizzying crescendo of aromas, flavors and textures. Bittersweet chocolate, mocha, spice and licorice accents are laced into a core of dark red cherry and plum fruit. The 2018 is a magical wine. That's all there is to it.
- By Antonio Galloni on February 2021
Two thousand eighteen will very likely go down as one of the all-time great vintages at Spottswoode. The signs of an ascent into the stratosphere have been evident on a number of visits with proprietor Beth Novak Milliken and winemaker Aron Weinkauf. In 2018, both Cabernets are superb. The Spottswoode Cabernet is spellbinding, while the Lyndenhurst offers plenty of 2018 magic at a more accessible price.
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Spottswoode Estate, opgericht in 1882, onderscheidt zich door het Victoriaanse huis van vóór de drooglegging afgebeeld op ons wijnetiket. Spottswoode werd in 1910 gedoopt door mevrouw Albert Spotts en later overgenomen door Mary en Jack Novak in 1972. Mary bracht Spottswoode's eerste Cabernet Sauvignon uit in 1982, precies honderd jaar na de oprichting van het landgoed.
Tegenwoordig beheert Mary's dochter Beth Novak Milliken de wijnmakerij en is dochter Lindy Novak de marketingambassadeur van de wijnmakerij. Elk jaar brengt Spottswoode een Estate Cabernet Sauvignon en een Estate Sauvignon Blanc uit. Daarnaast produceert Spottswoode een Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon genaamd Lyndenhurst, een Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc met dubbele appellatie en een Field Book Syrah in beperkte oplage. Toegewijd aan het produceren van wijnen met integriteit die hun druivenoorsprong getrouw weerspiegelen, staan Spottswoode-wijnen vooral bekend om hun verfijnde elegantie, balans en klassieke structuur.
Onze familie verbouwt sinds 1972 wijndruiven op ons historische landgoed Spottswoode en maakt sinds 1982 onze eigen wijnen. Als beheerders van ons land streven we naar een elegante, evenwichtige en leeftijdswaardige stijl die het karakter van de vintage en de complexiteit van van onze legendarische landgoedwijngaard.
Spottswoode Estate in Napa Valley dateert uit 1882, maar het was eigenlijk pas in 1972, toen Jack en Mary Novak het historische landgoed St. Helena overnamen. De kwaliteiten van de wijnen begon toen het topniveau te bereiken. Sommigen stellen zelfs dat hun wijnavontuur en het bijbehorende succes per ongeluk is ontstaan. Feit is echter dat ze een meer landelijk leven wilden voor hun gezin, dat bestond uit twee volwassenen en vijf kinderen. Dus verhuisden ze van San Diego naar Spottswoode Estate en plantten Cabernet Sauvignon-druiven in de wijngaarden van het landgoed. Ze waren nu wijnmakers geworden en verkochten hun Cabernet Sauvignon en Saugvignon Blanc aan Heitz, Duckhorn, Robert Mondavi en Caymus. Allen zeer iconische namen in het wijnmekka van Californië.
Na de dood van Jack in 1977 wijdde Mary zich aan het wijnmaken en zou ze een van de belangrijkste wijnmakers in Napa Valley worden. Zeker toen ze ervoor koos om haar eigen Cabernet Sauvignon wijn te produceren uit de spectaculaire Spottswoode wijngaarden. In 1982 huurde ze wijnmaker Tony Soter in om haar te helpen bij het maken van wijn van hoge kwaliteit. De rest is prachtige geschiedenis verpakt in hoge scores.
Gelegen aan de westelijke rand van St. Helena aan de voet van de Mayacamas-bergen, is het terroir van Spottswoode ideaal voor het verbouwen van fijne wijndruiven. De alluviale kleileem van de Sulphur Creek-waaier zorgt voor een uitstekende afwatering, terwijl de koele zeebries die door de opening tussen Spring Mountain en het Mayacamas-gebergte gaat, het fruit langzaam laat rijpen.
De tweeënveertig hectare zijn voornamelijk beplant met Cabernet Sauvignon, met kleine blokken Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot en Sauvignon Blanc. Ze verbouwen druiven biologisch sinds 1985 en de wijngaard werd in 1992 biologisch gecertificeerd (CCOF). De rollen van wijnmaken en wijngaardbeheer zijn geïntegreerd bij Spottswoode, en de individuele aandacht die aan elk wijngaardblok wordt besteed, draagt bij aan de consistente kwaliteit en unieke kenmerken van de wijnen.
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Gelegen aan de westelijke rand van St. Helena in Napa Valley is het landgoed Spottswoode terroir ideaal voor wijnbouw. De alluviale kleileem van de Sulphur Creek-waaier zorgt voor uitstekende afwatering terwijl een koele zeebries tussen Spring Mountain en de Mayacamas-assortiment het fruit gelijkmatig laat rijpen. Oorspronkelijk opgericht in 1882, heeft het Spottswoode Estate een indrukwekkende geschiedenis in Napa Vallei. Beheerd door zusters van de tweede generatie, Beth Novak Milliken en Lindy Novak zijn de 42 hectare voornamelijk beplant met Cabernet Sauvignon, met kleine blokken Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot en Sauvignon Blanc. Lees meer onder de tab/link Wijnhuis
De Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is vol, rijp en rijk zonder aanmatigend te zijn. Het heeft een energieke en gedurfde uitdrukking van viooltjes, lavendel en cassis vermengd met donkere chocolade, kersen, pruimen en grafiet. De Spottswoode heeft een waanzinnige afdronk met een aantrekkelijk zachte, stoffige leemachtige textuur. Een wijn die graag nog enige jaren wordt weggestopt in de kelder om zo tot volledige rijping te komen. De wijn heeft unaniem zeer hoge scores gekregen. Dit is een magnum uitvoering van 1.5 liter. Nog lekkerder, feestelijker en langer houdbaar.
WEETJE: De wijn ligt in ons geconditioneerde Wine Warehouse en als u de wijn komt afhalen ontvangt u ook nog een mooie korting. We zitten bijna naast de rijksweg met volop parkeergelegenheid. Klik hier voor adres
"Young and powerful with a polished palate, the dark fruits and fine tannins continue to integrate. Pretty anise, Christmas spices, savory licorice, sagebrush, and chalky minerals. Burly tannins provide ample grip, and a presence of cooling acidity brings a welcome sensation of freshness and lift. This wine will only continue to blossom in the bottle" Quintessential Spottswoode.
Wine Advocate, Joe Czerwinski
Tasted blind, in a lineup that included vintages back to 2010, a barrel sample of Spottswoode’s 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon stood out as being one of the most exciting efforts. Full-bodied, ripe and rich without being overbearing, it delivers concentrated black cherry and cassis fruit framed by supple, velvety-textured tannins. It’s long on the finish, with an attractively soft, dusty-loamy texture and no overt signs of a fire-troubled Napa vintage. 98–100 points (September 15, 2022)
The Wine Independent, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, tasted as a barrel sample, has 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot in the blend. Deep garnet-purple in color, it springs with notes of cedar chest, cinnamon toast, and black cherry preserves, leading to a core of blackcurrant pastilles, potpourri, and mocha. Medium-bodied, and big on flavors, the palate delivers mouth-coating black fruits with a rock-solid structure of firm tannins and lively acidity, finishing long. 96–98+ points (September 28, 2022)
JebDunnuck.com, Jeb Dunnuck
Tasted out of bottle, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate showed beautifully, and it’s certainly in the top handful of wines in the vintage. Offering beautiful red, blue, and black fruits as well as notes of tobacco, violets, and chalky minerality, it has medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, high-quality tannins, and outstanding length. It doesn’t show any signs of smoke taint and is a beautiful, incredibly impressive effort in the vintage that I suspect will evolve gracefully for two decades. 96 points (February 16, 2023)
Ken’s Wine Guide, Ken Hoggins
This midnight purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Spottswoode opens with a black currant and black cherry bouquet with hints of violet, eucalyptus, and cigar box. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is well-balanced, finessed, velvety, and seamless. The flavor profile is black currant and blackberry blend with notes of stony minerality and black cherry. We also detected hints of black tea, oak, and black raspberry. The finish is dry, and its refined dusty mild tannins are sustained nicely before they drift off. 97 points (February 9, 2023)
| Wijnsoort | Rood |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Regio | Californie |
| Appellatie | Napa Valley |
| Iconen | Icoon USA |
| Wijnhuis | Spottswoode |
| Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
| Natural wijn | Nee |
| Vegan | Nee |
| Jaar | 2018 |
| Drinken vanaf | 2024 |
| Drinken tot | 2048 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcoholvrij/arm | Nee |
| Inhoud | 1.5 ltr |
| Houtrijping | Ja |
| Bubbels | Nee |
| Dessert wijn | Nee |
| Afsluiting | Kurk |
| Parker rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 99 |
| Smaakprofiel | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink momenten | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 97+
Reviewed by:
Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2025 - 2045
Clearly a stupendous effort but just far too young at this stage, Spottswoode's 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a concentrated, velvety core of black cherries, cassis and dusty loam, then supports it with hints of cedar and toasted oak. It's full-bodied, rich and youthfully intense, with a long, compelling finish that just won't quit. Give it a few more years, and it may indeed reach the perfection my predecessor predicted for it.
This was my first visit to Spottswoode, an impeccably manicured and historic property on the western outskirts of St. Helena that dates back to 1882. The modern-day Spottswoode story dates back to 1972, when Mary and Jack Novak moved north from Southern California and purchased the house and 30 acres of adjacent property. Fifteen adjoining acres were added the following year, and planting grapevines commenced, taking place in 1973 and 1975. Today, there are 37.5 planted acres, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the first few years, grapes were sold to other producers, but Tony Soter came on board in 1982 as the founding winemaker. He was succeeded by Pam Starr (1992–1996), Rosemary Cakebread (1997–2005) and Jen Williams (2006–2009). The winery was built in 1999; prior to that, the wines were made offsite, with vineyard management brought in-house in 2003. The vineyards have been farmed organically since 1985 and certified organic since 1992. Replanting took place in stages, with portions of the vineyard replaced in 1991, 1993, 1997 and 1998. Biodynamic principles are applied (Demeter-certified), with great attention paid to regenerative soil practices, including rotating cover crops. Along the edges of the vineyards and even embedded within are several insectariums of flowering plants, to promote biodiversity, plus nesting boxes for swallows, bluebirds and birds of prey. The first Certified B Corporation winery in Napa, Spottswoode has been recognized with the Robert Parker Green Emblem for sustainability since it was first awarded.
Current winemaker and vineyard manager Aron Weinkauf joined the team in 2006 and took over winemaking in 2011, so it was interesting to get his thoughts on an 11-year vertical of the estate Cabernet Sauvignon, which was presented blind by Weinkauf and Beth Novak Milliken, the winery's president and CEO. Not knowing which vintage was which made it impossible to be biased by vintage reputation, but certain wines still stood out. I found the 2013 disappointing for its closed, overly tannic nature, while Weinkauf said, "It's always had more tannins than any other vintage. This is probably the best it's tasted in years." As I've tasted better bottles in the past, owners of it may want to let it sleep several more years before pulling a cork and hope that initial reviews were more accurate than this impression. The other slight disappointment was the 2017, which again seemed less richly fruited than normal and slightly green and astringent. I suspect it's simply at an awkward stage in its evolution.
On the positive side, probably most notable was the brilliant showing of the yet-to-bottled 2020 (scheduled to occur near the end of August 2022). Picking wrapped up the day before the Glass Fire started, said Weinkauf. All the 2020 vintage talk has focused on the risk of smoke taint, but this beautiful wine is the product of a fairly warm vintage, one without dramatic heat spikes. The 2011, from a cool, much-maligned vintage, showed tremendous finesse and complexity. My favorite of the bottled wines was the 2012, a gloriously seductive and complete effort that is drinking well now, and it should continue to do so for another two decades.
In addition, we tasted two vintages of the Sauvignon Blanc, which combines fruit from Sonoma and Napa, and the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst, which includes approximately 40% estate fruit and 60% purchased fruit, largely from growers in St. Helena, Oak Knoll and Atlas Peak. That wine was previously reviewed on November 30, 2021 (93 points), and as my impressions were largely consistent with that review, I've not bothered to repeat it.
In summary, although I found more vintage variation among the estate Cabernet than my predecessor here at RPWA, I think some of that can be attributed to the format of the blind vertical tasting, which, in retrospect, seemed to emphasize the differences between the wines. I should point out that despite that, there is a strong, continuous stylistic thread woven throughout. The wines emphasize balance and elegance over sheer power and ripeness, with restrained alcohol levels, silky tannins and a complex but subtle interweaving of gentle herbal nuances with fruit that ranges from cherry and black cherry through cassis. Having participated on two occasions in the Cape Mentelle International Cabernet Tasting, where the Spottswoode wine has been presented blind in the company of 19 other world-class efforts, I will unequivocally state that Spottswoode belongs on that same stage with such international luminaries as Ornellaia, Cos d'Estournel and Cullen's Diana Madeline.
Published: Sep 15, 2022
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Vinous
99
Drinking Window
2026 - 2048
From: The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets: A Deep Dive (Jan 2022)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is stunning, just as it was last year. A dark, ample, brooding Cabernet, the 2018 offers up the essence of black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, graphite, leather and incense. The 2018 has shut down considerably since I tasted it last year. That won't be a problem in a few years' time, but today the 2018 is decidedly brooding. Even so, it shows tremendous finesse and tons of pure breed. It is without question one of the epic, present-day wines for the estate.
- By Antonio Galloni on October 2021
99
Drinking Window
2024 - 2043
From: Napa Valley’s Thrilling 2018s & 2019s, Parts 1 & 2 (Jan 2021)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon soars out of the glass with stunning intensity. A powerful, regal wine, the 2018 possesses off the charts richness and layers of flavor that build into a dizzying crescendo of aromas, flavors and textures. Bittersweet chocolate, mocha, spice and licorice accents are laced into a core of dark red cherry and plum fruit. The 2018 is a magical wine. That's all there is to it.
- By Antonio Galloni on February 2021
Two thousand eighteen will very likely go down as one of the all-time great vintages at Spottswoode. The signs of an ascent into the stratosphere have been evident on a number of visits with proprietor Beth Novak Milliken and winemaker Aron Weinkauf. In 2018, both Cabernets are superb. The Spottswoode Cabernet is spellbinding, while the Lyndenhurst offers plenty of 2018 magic at a more accessible price.
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Spottswoode Estate, opgericht in 1882, onderscheidt zich door het Victoriaanse huis van vóór de drooglegging afgebeeld op ons wijnetiket. Spottswoode werd in 1910 gedoopt door mevrouw Albert Spotts en later overgenomen door Mary en Jack Novak in 1972. Mary bracht Spottswoode's eerste Cabernet Sauvignon uit in 1982, precies honderd jaar na de oprichting van het landgoed.
Tegenwoordig beheert Mary's dochter Beth Novak Milliken de wijnmakerij en is dochter Lindy Novak de marketingambassadeur van de wijnmakerij. Elk jaar brengt Spottswoode een Estate Cabernet Sauvignon en een Estate Sauvignon Blanc uit. Daarnaast produceert Spottswoode een Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon genaamd Lyndenhurst, een Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc met dubbele appellatie en een Field Book Syrah in beperkte oplage. Toegewijd aan het produceren van wijnen met integriteit die hun druivenoorsprong getrouw weerspiegelen, staan Spottswoode-wijnen vooral bekend om hun verfijnde elegantie, balans en klassieke structuur.
Onze familie verbouwt sinds 1972 wijndruiven op ons historische landgoed Spottswoode en maakt sinds 1982 onze eigen wijnen. Als beheerders van ons land streven we naar een elegante, evenwichtige en leeftijdswaardige stijl die het karakter van de vintage en de complexiteit van van onze legendarische landgoedwijngaard.
Spottswoode Estate in Napa Valley dateert uit 1882, maar het was eigenlijk pas in 1972, toen Jack en Mary Novak het historische landgoed St. Helena overnamen. De kwaliteiten van de wijnen begon toen het topniveau te bereiken. Sommigen stellen zelfs dat hun wijnavontuur en het bijbehorende succes per ongeluk is ontstaan. Feit is echter dat ze een meer landelijk leven wilden voor hun gezin, dat bestond uit twee volwassenen en vijf kinderen. Dus verhuisden ze van San Diego naar Spottswoode Estate en plantten Cabernet Sauvignon-druiven in de wijngaarden van het landgoed. Ze waren nu wijnmakers geworden en verkochten hun Cabernet Sauvignon en Saugvignon Blanc aan Heitz, Duckhorn, Robert Mondavi en Caymus. Allen zeer iconische namen in het wijnmekka van Californië.
Na de dood van Jack in 1977 wijdde Mary zich aan het wijnmaken en zou ze een van de belangrijkste wijnmakers in Napa Valley worden. Zeker toen ze ervoor koos om haar eigen Cabernet Sauvignon wijn te produceren uit de spectaculaire Spottswoode wijngaarden. In 1982 huurde ze wijnmaker Tony Soter in om haar te helpen bij het maken van wijn van hoge kwaliteit. De rest is prachtige geschiedenis verpakt in hoge scores.
Gelegen aan de westelijke rand van St. Helena aan de voet van de Mayacamas-bergen, is het terroir van Spottswoode ideaal voor het verbouwen van fijne wijndruiven. De alluviale kleileem van de Sulphur Creek-waaier zorgt voor een uitstekende afwatering, terwijl de koele zeebries die door de opening tussen Spring Mountain en het Mayacamas-gebergte gaat, het fruit langzaam laat rijpen.
De tweeënveertig hectare zijn voornamelijk beplant met Cabernet Sauvignon, met kleine blokken Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot en Sauvignon Blanc. Ze verbouwen druiven biologisch sinds 1985 en de wijngaard werd in 1992 biologisch gecertificeerd (CCOF). De rollen van wijnmaken en wijngaardbeheer zijn geïntegreerd bij Spottswoode, en de individuele aandacht die aan elk wijngaardblok wordt besteed, draagt bij aan de consistente kwaliteit en unieke kenmerken van de wijnen.
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