Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
Auction 20 | Lot No. 0
Vintage: 2014
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Originally planted in 1882, the Novak family has been farming the Spottswoode Estate Vineyard since
- Organically farmed since 1985, it is recognized for yielding some of the world’s greatest Cabernets
- This special blend represents the pinnacle of our elegant and age-worthy style
- Balances beautiful concentration, vivid fruit and refined tannins with classic structure and spice
Description
In 1982, exactly 100 years after the original vineyard planting on the property, Spottswoode made their first estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Since this beginning, their Cabernet Sauvignons have been recognized for capturing the character of the vintage and the complexity of the legendary estate vineyard, which is located at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains on the northernmost part of the famed Napa Valley bench —hallowed winegrowing ground that is home to many of Napa Valley’s greatest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. Organically farmed since 1985, the estate’s 37 acres of vines consist of 33 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Cultivated as a mosaic of 24 different blocks, it offers an expressive array of flavors from which to blend wines. This unique Premiere Napa Valley offering represents the ultimate expression of this vineyard from the exceptional 2014 vintage. It is a wine of uncommon depth and richness, with vivid blackberry fruit, spicy tones and velvety tannins. It beautifully showcases the elegant sophistication that is Spottswoode’s hallmark and one of the keys to the incredible longevity of their wines.
Aron Weinkauf
Winemaker, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
Aron joined Spottswoode as assistant winemaker in 2006, and in 2009, he was also named Spottswoode's vineyard manager. Two years later, in recognition of his deep understanding of the vineyard, his gifted palate, and his artistry as a winemaker, Aron became the fifth winemaker in the winery's storied history. As both vineyard manager and winemaker, Aron carries on a rich tradition at Spottswoode of embracing an interconnected view of winemaking with deep roots in the vineyard. He is in the vineyard almost daily, guiding the farming of the estate's 24 blocks. In the winery, he works in small lots to ensure the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon authentically reflects the vineyard and the vintage, and that it is true to the elegant, energetic and age-worthy style for which Spottswoode has been recognized since 1982. Prior to Spottswoode, Aron worked at Paul Hobbs and was the assistant winemaker at Ficklin Vineyards.
Country born: United States
Education: Earned a BA in Spanish from Berry College. Studied abroad in Sevilla and Barcelona, Spain. Earned a degree in viticulture and enology from Fresno State. Assistant winemaker at Ficklin Vineyards. Winemaking team at Paul Hobbs.
I have a deep appreciation for my experiences throughout the years, and all I've learned working with Peter Ficklin, Paul Hobbs, Jennifer Williams and Rosemary Cakebread.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Aron's winemaking philosophy is gentle, thoughtful and vineyard driven, while still being intimately hands-on and detail-oriented. "Working with our vineyard, I've come to believe in the interconnectedness of all things. With a vineyard like Spottswoode, if you are deeply aware of the needs of the land, you can make a dynamic wine of remarkable pleasure, beauty and balance in even the most challenging vintages."
Winery Distribution
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery Contact: MaryPat Sullivan
Domestic:
- Alabama ( International Wines )
- Alaska ( Specialty Imports )
- Arizona ( Quail Distributing )
- California ( True North Wine Merchants )
- California ( PMDL & Company )
- Colorado ( RNDC/Grand Vin )
- Connecticut ( Slocum & Sons )
- Delaware ( Breakthru Aspect Division )
- Florida ( Breakthru Aspect Division )
- Georgia ( RNDC )
- Hawaii ( RNDC )
- Idaho ( Amphora )
- Illinois ( Maverick Wine Company )
- Indiana ( RNDC )
- Iowa ( Okoboji Wines )
- Kansas ( Standard Beverage )
- Kentucky ( Cutting Edge Selections )
- Louisiana ( Vino Wholesale )
- Maine ( Martignetti/Nappi Distributors )
- Maryland ( Breakthru Aspect Division )
- Massachusetts ( Martignetti/Carolina Wine )
- Michigan ( Veritas Distributors )
- Minnesota ( Paustis Wine Company )
- Montana ( Winegardner Wines )
- Nebraska ( Quail Distributing )
- Nevada ( Vin Sauvage )
- New Hampshire ( Martignetti/NNE )
- New Jersey ( Winebow )
- New Mexico ( Santa Fe Boutique Wines & Spirits )
- New York ( Winebow )
- North Carolina ( Tyron Distributing )
- Ohio ( Cutting Edge Selections )
- Oklahoma ( Thirst Wine Merchants )
- Oregon ( RNDC )
- Pennsylvania ( The Wine Merchant )
- Rhode Island ( Wine Marketing )
- South Carolina ( RNDC )
- South Dakota ( Okoboji Wines )
- Tennessee ( Athens Distributing )
- Tennessee ( Empire Distributors )
- Texas ( Serendipity )
- Utah ( RNDC )
- Vermont ( Farrell Distributing )
- Virginia ( Winebow )
- Washington ( Vehrs Distributing )
- West Virginia ( Winebow )
- Wisconsin ( General Beverage )
- Wyoming ( RNDC )
International:
- Australia ( West Coast Wine Cellars )
- Austria ( Kracher Fine Wine )
- Belgium ( Wijnagentuur Vincent )
- Bermuda ( Gosling's Limited )
- Canada - Alberta ( Clarus Wine & Spirits )
- Canada - British Columbia ( West Coast Wine Cellars )
- Canada - Manitoba ( West Coast Wine Cellars )
- Canada - Ontario ( Small Winemakers )
- Canada - Quebec ( Wines by Alexander )
- Czech Republic ( Premier Wine & Spirits )
- Denmark ( AmericanWine.DK )
- Denmark ( Bergman Fine-Wines )
- Germany ( Schlumberger KG )
- Germany ( Koessler & Ulbricht )
- Hong Kong ( J & K Global )
- Hong Kong ( Ponti Trading )
- Japan ( Vinorum )
- Luxembourg ( Vinoteca )
- Mexico ( ECM de Vinos )
- Netherlands ( Dielen Wijnhandel )
- Netherlands ( Wijnagentuur Vincent )
- New Zealand ( Dhall & Nash Fine Wine )
- Norway ( Scent Hound Cellars )
- Philippines ( Premium Wine Exchange )
- Puerto Rico ( Plaza Provision Company )
- Singapore ( Water and Wine )
- South Korea ( Vin CSR )
- Sweden ( Divine AB )
- Switzerland ( Weinresidenz Putzi )
- Taiwan ( Chateau Wine & Spirits )
- Thailand ( Water and Wine )
- United Arab Emirates ( MMI )
- United Kingdom ( Emile Wines )
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