Round Table Tasting: Spottswoode with National Sales Manager, Thomas Columbus
The historic 45-acre Spottswoode Estate has a distinguished history in Napa Valley. Currently led by second-generation sisters Beth and Lindy Novak. The family has been growing winegrapes on the property since 1972 and making their own wines since 1982. Situated on the western edge of St. Helena, the estate features alluvial clay loam from the Sulphur Creek fan that provides superb drainage, while cool maritime breezes passing between Spring Mountain and the Mayacamas range allow for even ripening. Deeply committed to organic, biodynamic, and regenerative organic certified farming, these practices bring resilience to the vineyard, with individual attention given to each block to contribute to the consistent quality and distinctive characteristics of their wines. As stewards of their land, the team pursues an elegant, balanced, and age-worthy wines that captures the character of the vintage and the complexity of their legendary estate vineyard.
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2024 Sauvignon Blanc: Since 1984, Spottswoode has produced exceptional, classically styled Sauvignon Blanc, earning recognition as one of the “Super Sauvignons,” a term coined by The Wine Bible author Karen MacNeil for the world’s finest examples of the grape.
Sourced from the Spottswoode Estate and other renowned family owned vineyards, the wine is fermented in a combination of French oak, small stainless steel barrels, clay amphora, and ceramic and concrete cuves. Fresh yet cellar worthy, it combines complexity and integration with extraordinary aromatics and effortless poise. Critics have praised it as one of the world’s finest Sauvignon Blancs, with some calling it the “aristocracy of domestic Sauvignon Blanc.” More than forty years of production reflect Spottswoode’s commitment to thoughtful winemaking and respect for the land.
2022 & 2023 Lyndenhurst: The name Lyndenhurst draws inspiration from Spottswoode Estate’s storied history and the fragrant linden trees that continue to bloom in its gardens today. This Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from grapes grown in esteemed, family owned vineyards throughout Napa Valley, with the Spottswoode Estate Vineyard in St. Helena providing its foundation. Longstanding relationships with grower partners have allowed the winery to explore Napa’s diverse sub appellations and deepen its understanding of the region’s distinctive terroirs.
The wine also reflects Spottswoode’s commitment to organic farming. Through collaboration and incentives for its grower partners, the winery has worked toward a goal of having all grapes for Lyndenhurst farmed organically.
2022 & 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon: The Spottswoode Estate Vineyard sits on the western edge of St. Helena in Napa Valley, where the terroir is ideally suited to winegrowing. Certified organic, biodynamic, and regenerative organic, the vineyard benefits from alluvial clay loam deposited by the Sulphur Creek fan, which provides excellent drainage. Cool maritime breezes flowing between Spring Mountain and the Mayacamas range help ensure even ripening.
Established in 1882, the 45 acre Spottswoode Estate has a distinguished history in Napa Valley and is now stewarded by second generation sisters Beth and Lindy Novak. Their farming practices promote vineyard resilience, while meticulous attention to individual vineyard blocks helps preserve the consistency, quality, and distinctive character of each vintage.