Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery

• May 2012

  Howdy, folks.  I have access to very well preserved mid-90s Mondavi reserve cabs. I have been eyeing them for a while and wondered if anyone here has opened them recently and cared to share their thoughts on whether they are worth the $100 or so it would cost to acquire them.Thanks in advance. Read More

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• April 2011

  Spottswoode. It’s a name, particularly when paired with Cabernet Sauvignon, that tends to elicit a uniformly impressed reaction from wine lovers across a broad spectrum of palate preferences. "Why is that?" one is tempted to ask. Are the wines simply that appealing? Is there something inherently there that makes these true Napa classics? Or is t... Read More

  From the article Spottswoode Vertical Tasting

  
  

• January 2011

  So here's a little project I've been kicking around to no end.The idea is simple, what are the top 10 wines in any region that remain affordable and really deliver exceptional experiences?I know there are so many varaibles here but a list of 10 is large enough to account for the variables.So let me start by defining affordable. I would say, in t... Read More

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• August 2010

  Yes, that is really me in the profile pic. P90X!Anyway, I just found out that I like wine. Who knew? I like Cabs the most. Drop me a note and say HI! Read More

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  August 2010

  Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

  Snoothrank:

  given my limited knowledge of wine (we moved to the bay area 2 1/2 years ago) the 2005 spottswoode estate cab is the best i have had. granted it is expensive, but this satiates the most important things i look for in a wine: big, creamy, fruity but with a soft finish. i tried a 2007 which was good but still a little too young. the 2005 was perfe... Read More

  Wine review by mral

  
  

• May 2010

  My father started the tradition when my nieces and nephew were born.  He did it for my daughter too with a 1981 Cabernet.Now she is having a child and I'd like to continue the tradition.  I know it's still early for 2010 wines, but I thought I'd get this started. Any recommendations for a 2010 red wine that should age WELL for the next 21 years?... Read More

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  January 2010

  Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1991

  Snoothrank:

  Deep and spicy on the nose with hints of allspice, white pepper, vitamins, vanilla, toast and old chicken bouillon cube all blending for an intriguing, if not totally appealing bouquet. Up front this offer a nice bit of sweet, bright red fruit but the mid-palate becomes dominated by the acidity as it turns harsh and hollow which becomes unrelen... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• September 2009

  Hi all, a group of friends is organizing a tasting for 2004 Cabs in the range of $80 - $100 / bottle. Anyone have a fabulous recommendation that fits?Thanks! Read More

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• August 2009

  Any suggestions on which winery's I should put on my list? Read More

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  June 2007

  Spottswoode Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 80 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard St. Helena Napa Valley 2003

  Snoothrank:

  very dark red, aromas of dark fruit, mild tannins. excellent with steak Read More

  Wine review by emf77

  
  

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