2019 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
| Wijnsoort | Rood |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Regio | |
| Appellatie | |
| Wijnhuis | |
| Jaar | 2019 |
| Druif | |
| Inhoud (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink venster | 2023 - 2045 |
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Omschrijving
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.
De prachtige Cabernet Sauvignon uit 2019 drinkt al prachtig, met fraaie aroma's van donkere kers en cassisfruit. Verraasend en soepel met weelderige tannines die het overvloedige fruit op het medium tot volle gehemelte omlijsten. Onberispelijk in balans, met een enorme lengte op de koele, verfrissende afdronk, slaagt het erin de warmte en het genereuze karakter van de locatie en de jaargang te laten zien zonder over de top te gaan.
WEETJE: De wijn ligt in ons geconditioneerde Wine Warehouse en als u de wijn komt afhalen ontvangt u ook nog een mooie korting. U ziet uw korting direct wanneer u kiest voor Afhalen in Afreken-pagina. We zitten bijna naast de Rijksweg met volop parkeergelegenheid. Klik hier voor ons adres.
Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 89.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Cabernet Franc and 4.0% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs of lot of swirling to unlock the most gorgeous perfume of bright black and red cherries, fresh blueberries and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of roses, cinnamon stick and orange peel. Medium-bodied, elegant and tightly wound, the palate shimmers with SO MUCH energy, featuring layer upon layer of floral, savory and crunchy black fruit notes, finishing long and minerally. This is a remarkably poised, seemingly effortless beauty that cannot fail to make your jaw drop. Forget it in the cellar for a good 3-5 years, at least, to allow all those nuances to fully emerge and then savor it over the next 30 years+. 100 points (November 30, 2021)
JebDunnuck.com, Jeb Dunnuck
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is another incredible wine from this reference point estate in the Valley. Based on 89.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Petit Verdot that was raised in 65% new French oak, it has that classic Spottswoode refinement and elegance as well as medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of cassis, tobacco, sandalwood, and flowers. I don’t think this hits the heights of the 2013 or 2016, but it shines for its flawless balance, remarkable purity, and great finish. It’s going to have 30 years of prime drinking. 97 points (May 4, 2022)
Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon
Best of the Year 2022
California’s Best
Alluring aromas of cedar, dark plums, black currants and tobacco lead to generous and finely spiced flavors including black cherries, black currants, mint and a hint of cocoa. Fine-grained tannins and a full but not heavy body frame the complex flavors beautifully. Best from 2028–2040. 97 points (December 2022)
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
A bright, effusive wine, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is all finesse. Bright aromatics, vibrant red berry fruit and mid-weight structure give the 2019 its charming, sensual personality. I am surprised to see how open the 2019 is at this stage. I imagine it might close down a bit post-bottling, but the 2019 has superb balance to go with a real feeling of openness, at least today. Red/purplish berry fruit, rose petal, lavender and sweet spice shape the inviting finish. 96 points (January 2022)
Jamessuckling.com, James Suckling
Ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, cocoa powder, dried thyme and walnut husk on the nose. It’s full-bodied, chewy and compact with firm tannins and a broad, muscular palate. Structured, polished and well balanced. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try after 2024. 96 points (November 5, 2021)
Specificaties
| Wijnsoort | Rood |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Regio | Californie |
| Appellatie | Napa Valley |
| Wijnhuis | Spottswoode |
| Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
| Natural wijn | Nee |
| Vegan | Nee |
| Jaar | 2019 |
| Drinken vanaf | 2023 |
| Drinken tot | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcoholvrij/arm | Nee |
| Inhoud | 1.5 ltr |
| Houtrijping | Ja |
| Bubbels | Nee |
| Dessert wijn | Nee |
| Afsluiting | Kurk |
| Parker rating | 98 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Smaakprofiel | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink momenten | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professionele Recensies
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 98
Reviewed by:
Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:
$245
Drink Date:
2022 - 2040
The gorgeous 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is already drinking beautifully, with incredible waves of black cherry and cassis fruit that have completely absorbed the roughly two-thirds new oak. On this occasion, the wine came across as rather forward and supple, with lush tannins framing ample fruit on the medium to full-bodied palate. Impeccably balanced, with tremendous length on the cool, refreshing finish, it manages to showcase the warmth and generous nature of the site and vintage without going over the top.
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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James Suckling
Score
96
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 256
Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley St. Helena 2019
Sunday, Oct 17, 2021
Color
Red
Country
United States
Region
California
Vintage
2019
Ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, cocoa powder, dried thyme and walnut husk on the nose. It’s full-bodied, chewy and compact with firm tannins and a broad, muscular palate. Structured, polished and well balanced. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try after 2024.
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Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2027 - 2049
From: The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets: A Deep Dive (Jan 2022)
A bright, effusive wine, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is all finesse. Bright aromatics, vibrant red berry fruit and mid-weight structure give the 2019 its charming, sensual personality. I am surprised to see how open the 2019 is at this stage. I imagine it might close down a bit post-bottling, but the 2019 has superb balance to go with a real feeling of openness, at least today. Red/purplish berry fruit, rose petal, lavender and sweet spice shape the inviting finish.
- By Antonio Galloni on October 2021
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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.
De prachtige Cabernet Sauvignon uit 2019 drinkt al prachtig, met fraaie aroma's van donkere kers en cassisfruit. Verraasend en soepel met weelderige tannines die het overvloedige fruit op het medium tot volle gehemelte omlijsten. Onberispelijk in balans, met een enorme lengte op de koele, verfrissende afdronk, slaagt het erin de warmte en het genereuze karakter van de locatie en de jaargang te laten zien zonder over de top te gaan.
WEETJE: De wijn ligt in ons geconditioneerde Wine Warehouse en als u de wijn komt afhalen ontvangt u ook nog een mooie korting. U ziet uw korting direct wanneer u kiest voor Afhalen in Afreken-pagina. We zitten bijna naast de Rijksweg met volop parkeergelegenheid. Klik hier voor ons adres.
Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 89.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Cabernet Franc and 4.0% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs of lot of swirling to unlock the most gorgeous perfume of bright black and red cherries, fresh blueberries and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of roses, cinnamon stick and orange peel. Medium-bodied, elegant and tightly wound, the palate shimmers with SO MUCH energy, featuring layer upon layer of floral, savory and crunchy black fruit notes, finishing long and minerally. This is a remarkably poised, seemingly effortless beauty that cannot fail to make your jaw drop. Forget it in the cellar for a good 3-5 years, at least, to allow all those nuances to fully emerge and then savor it over the next 30 years+. 100 points (November 30, 2021)
JebDunnuck.com, Jeb Dunnuck
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is another incredible wine from this reference point estate in the Valley. Based on 89.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Petit Verdot that was raised in 65% new French oak, it has that classic Spottswoode refinement and elegance as well as medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of cassis, tobacco, sandalwood, and flowers. I don’t think this hits the heights of the 2013 or 2016, but it shines for its flawless balance, remarkable purity, and great finish. It’s going to have 30 years of prime drinking. 97 points (May 4, 2022)
Wine Enthusiast, Jim Gordon
Best of the Year 2022
California’s Best
Alluring aromas of cedar, dark plums, black currants and tobacco lead to generous and finely spiced flavors including black cherries, black currants, mint and a hint of cocoa. Fine-grained tannins and a full but not heavy body frame the complex flavors beautifully. Best from 2028–2040. 97 points (December 2022)
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
A bright, effusive wine, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is all finesse. Bright aromatics, vibrant red berry fruit and mid-weight structure give the 2019 its charming, sensual personality. I am surprised to see how open the 2019 is at this stage. I imagine it might close down a bit post-bottling, but the 2019 has superb balance to go with a real feeling of openness, at least today. Red/purplish berry fruit, rose petal, lavender and sweet spice shape the inviting finish. 96 points (January 2022)
Jamessuckling.com, James Suckling
Ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, cocoa powder, dried thyme and walnut husk on the nose. It’s full-bodied, chewy and compact with firm tannins and a broad, muscular palate. Structured, polished and well balanced. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try after 2024. 96 points (November 5, 2021)
| Wijnsoort | Rood |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Regio | Californie |
| Appellatie | Napa Valley |
| Wijnhuis | Spottswoode |
| Druif | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
| Natural wijn | Nee |
| Vegan | Nee |
| Jaar | 2019 |
| Drinken vanaf | 2023 |
| Drinken tot | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcoholvrij/arm | Nee |
| Inhoud | 1.5 ltr |
| Houtrijping | Ja |
| Bubbels | Nee |
| Dessert wijn | Nee |
| Afsluiting | Kurk |
| Parker rating | 98 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Smaakprofiel | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink momenten | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 98
Reviewed by:
Joe Czerwinski
Release Price:
$245
Drink Date:
2022 - 2040
The gorgeous 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is already drinking beautifully, with incredible waves of black cherry and cassis fruit that have completely absorbed the roughly two-thirds new oak. On this occasion, the wine came across as rather forward and supple, with lush tannins framing ample fruit on the medium to full-bodied palate. Impeccably balanced, with tremendous length on the cool, refreshing finish, it manages to showcase the warmth and generous nature of the site and vintage without going over the top.
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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James Suckling
Score
96
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 256
Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley St. Helena 2019
Sunday, Oct 17, 2021
Color
Red
Country
United States
Region
California
Vintage
2019
Ripe blackberries, blackcurrants, cocoa powder, dried thyme and walnut husk on the nose. It’s full-bodied, chewy and compact with firm tannins and a broad, muscular palate. Structured, polished and well balanced. From biodynamically grown grapes. Try after 2024.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2027 - 2049
From: The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets: A Deep Dive (Jan 2022)
A bright, effusive wine, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is all finesse. Bright aromatics, vibrant red berry fruit and mid-weight structure give the 2019 its charming, sensual personality. I am surprised to see how open the 2019 is at this stage. I imagine it might close down a bit post-bottling, but the 2019 has superb balance to go with a real feeling of openness, at least today. Red/purplish berry fruit, rose petal, lavender and sweet spice shape the inviting finish.
- By Antonio Galloni on October 2021
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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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