Spoto Family Wines

Christiane
2017 Red Wine
Oakville

2019 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 23 | Lot No. 72
Vintage: 2017

Spoto Family Wines

Christiane

Red Wine
Oakville

5 cases produced

Highlights

  • Christiane is a delicious classic red blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec
  • The fruit is from the Oakville Station, which is part of the most historic vineyard in the Oakville nested appellation
  • Artisan-made with hand punch-downs, gravity-feed movement and constant attention to details
  • Aging in custom-made French oak, this wine is a stellar example of a handcrafted, small-lot wine

Description

Our unique Premiere Napa Valley wine was created from exquisite fruit from the Oakville Station, part of the most historic vineyard in the Oakville nested appellation, once owned by Hamilton W. Crabb. By blending our Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec, our wines represent the pinnacle of meticulously handcrafted wines. As a small winery, our attention to detail can’t be surpassed. We age our wine for up to 36 months in custom-made, handcrafted French oak barrels. Our family story and winemaking process are incredibly unique.


Wine Facts

  • Wine is unfiltered
  • Single vineyard wine
  • Sustainably produced

Stuart Spoto

Winemaker, Spoto Family Wines

Winemaker, Stuart Spoto

Stuart Spoto learned the art of winemaking from his father Henry Spoto Jr. and together they have been making family wines for over 30 years. This family collaboration has greatly influenced Stuart to create his ultra-boutique winery (producing less than 500 cases per year) and perfect his Oakville Cabernet and Bordeaux blends.

Country born: United States

Education: Studied Chemical and Civil Engineering at UC Davis

Years in the wine industry: 30+ years

Winemaking Philosophy:
Two things really, good grapes and cleanliness. This is a very minimalistic approach but solid advice given to me by my father years ago.

Winery Distribution

Spoto Family Wines is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.

Spoto Family Wines Contact: Stuart Spoto

Domestic:

  • Florida ( LIBDIB )
  • New York ( LIBDIB )
  • Wisconsin ( LIBDIB )
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