SPOTTSWOODE
The Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery is a multigenerational family business that is firmly grounded in stewardship and based on agriculture. The Novak family runs the Napa Valley winery since 1972.
Committed to producing wines with integrity that faithfully reflect their grape origins, Spottswoode wines are especially known for their refined elegance, balance, and classic structure.
ESTATE VINEYARD
Situated on the western edge of St. Helena at the foot of the Mayacamas mountains, the Spottswoode terroir is ideal for growing fine wine grapes. The alluvial clay loam from the Sulphur Creek fan provides superb drainage while cool maritime breezes passing through the gap between Spring Mountain and the Mayacamas range, allow the fruit to ripen slowly.
The forty-two acres are planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, with small blocks of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc. They have farmed their grapes organically since 1985, and their vineyard was certified organic (CCOF) in 1992. The roles of winemaking and vineyard management are integrated at Spottswoode, and the individual attention given to each vineyard block contributes to the consistent quality and unique characteristics of our wines.
SOURCE OF GRAPES
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard
Organically farmed since 1985
APPELLATION
St. Helena, Napa Valley
OAK PROFILE
Aged 20 months (new 65%)
French oak barrels 93%
Hungarian oak barrels 7%
BLENDING DETAIL
Cabernet Sauvignon 86%
Cabernet Franc 9%
Petit Verdot 5%
FORMATS
750ml, 1.5L, 3L
RELEASE DATE
September 1, 2021
