2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena
Owned by the Novak family for more than forty years, the singular Spottswoode Estate Vineyard in St. Helena delivers refined, elegant, lovely wines year in and year out, thanks to alluvial soils, a unique microclimate, organic farming and devotion to scrupulous winemaking. Winemaker Aron Weinkauf chose a particularly expressive barrel from a single block of our 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon for Premiere Napa Valley. Effusive blackberry and spice notes, naturally refined tannins, deep concentration and brilliant color combine to yield an exceptional wine that promises extraordinary development.
french oak barrel
bone dry | very sweet | |
light body | very full bodied | |
soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
no tannins | heavy tannins | |
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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."
4140 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93309
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
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Taplin Cellars | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | E. Lewelling Taplin | 24 |
Nellcôte | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Wild Card | 23 |
Hestan Vineyards | 2017 | Grenache | Napa Valley | Estate | 22 |
Kelly Fleming Wines | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 22 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 22 |
THE DEBATE | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 | |
Kelly Fleming Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 20 | |
Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Cole Cannonball | 20 |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 20 |
Dos Lagos Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 19 | |
Salvestrin | 2012 | Red Wine | St. Helena | 20th Anniversary Blend | 19 |
Stone The Crows | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 | |
Etude | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 18 |
Ovid Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 18 |
Ladera Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 17 |
Lail Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | Henry IV | 17 |
Paradigm Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 17 | |
Quintessa | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Dragon’s Terraces | 17 |
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 17 |
Etude | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 | |
Lail Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Henry III | 16 |
Laird Family Estate | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 | |
Miner Family Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 16 |
Artesa Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 6 |
Oakford Vineyards | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Oakville | 3 |
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