2021 Spottswoode - Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)
2021 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (750ml)
Spottswoode’s historic estate sits on the western edge of St. Helena. Founded in 1882 by George Schonewald and named for Mrs. Albert Spotts, the property remained in her family for decades before Mary Weber Novak and Dr. Jack Novak purchased it in 1972. Mary released the first Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon in 1982, exactly a century after the estate’s founding. Since 1985, Spottswoode has been a pioneer in organic farming and today is certified biodynamic, regenerative organic, and B Corp. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the 42-acre Spottswoode Estate Vineyard, where alluvial clay loam soils provide drainage and cooling maritime breezes from a gap in the Mayacamas Range help moderate the valley heat. The blend is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged twenty months in barrels that are mostly new French oak with a touch of Hungarian wood.
Tasting Notes
- Aromas of violet and cassis, accented by crushed stone and pencil shavings.
- Medium-bodied yet richly layered on the palate, with firm, silky tannins and lively acidity.
- Finish is long and elegant, leaving a refined impression.
Wine Details
- Vintage: 2021
- Grape Blend: predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Estate Vineyard: 42 acres; soils are alluvial clay loam
- Growing Conditions: maritime breezes from a gap in the Mayacamas Range help moderate heat
- Aging: 20 months in barrels, mostly new French oak with a touch of Hungarian wood
- Sustainability: organically farmed since 1985; certified biodynamic, regenerative organic, and B Corp
Food Pairings
- Juniper-crusted venison loin
- Wild mushroom tart
- A wedge of aged Manchego