Spottswoode Estate, OVID. Napa Valley
Los Amigos
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 28 | Lot No. 34
Vintage: 2022
Spottswoode Estate, OVID. Napa Valley
Los Amigos
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- This lot illustrates the long-standing relationship between the Duncan and Novak families
- From the estates of OVID and Spottswoode, crafted by winemakers Austin Peterson and Aron Weinkauf
- Grown in CCOF certified estate vineyards on Pritchard Hill and the western St. Helena benchlands
- Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, aging in new French oak barrels
Description
The Novak and Duncan families have a long and rich wine history and a long-lasting, meaningful connection. This deep friendship started in 1949, when Ray Duncan met Jack Novak at Notre Dame. This relationship carried forward through their respective marriages and families, and ultimately in some shared vineyard ownership in Napa Valley and Alexander Valley, affectionately known as “Los Amigos.” In 1972, the same year that the Novak family purchased Spottswoode in St. Helena, the Duncan family co-founded Silver Oak Cellars. In addition, in 2017, the Duncan family took over stewardship of OVID. The deep connection forged so many decades ago continues among the current generation, and for Premiere Napa Valley 2024, we come together to honor this legacy – and to build upon it.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
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."
Austin Peterson
Winemaker, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery
My experience with wine begins as far back as I can remember, working in cellars and walking vineyards in Napa and Sonoma with my father. Since then I have been blessed to work with tremendously talented people in France, South Africa, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and, of course, Napa.
Country born: US
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winery Distribution
Spottswoode Estate, OVID. Napa Valley 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, OVID. Napa Valley Contact: Heather de Savoye
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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