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Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon

Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery

2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena AVA


2014 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 18 | Lot No. 186
Vintage: 2012

Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery

Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena

5 cases produced

Highlights

  • Our family has owned Spottswoode Estate Vineyard since 1972 and we’ve farmed organically since 1985
  • Our Estate Vineyard delivers beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon honoring its true grape origin each year
  • Vibrant black berries, spices, naturally refined tannins, powerful concentration and brilliant color
  • A particularly expressive barrel from a single, exceptional block of our 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Facts

  • pH: 3.78000
  • Single vineyard wine
  • Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
  • Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled

Tasting Chart

bone dry very sweet
light body very full bodied
soft, gentle very crisp
no tannins heavy tannins

Aron Weinkauf

Winemaker, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery

Winemaker, Aron Weinkauf

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."

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713 19th Street
Virginia Beach VA 23451
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Winery Distribution

Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and 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.

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)