Drink it now or cellar for up to 20 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. Spottswoode is a californian winery located in st. Helena, in the napa valley, which was acquired by the novak family in 1972. Wine production began 10 years later, and since then, the estate has gained great popularity for its top-quality wines, which possess an excellent aging potential. This wine is a blend dominated by cabernet sauvignon, with the addition of merlot and small amounts of malbec, cabernet franc, and petit verdot. The grapes are sourced primarily from estate-owned vineyards in st. Helena, as well as from various vineyards across the napa valley managed by partner growers. Following harvest and vinification, the finished wine is aged in oak 40% new 92% french and 8% hungarian for 20 months. The result is a vibrant, accessible wine with a broad, fresh aromatic profile that opens with notes of pomegranate, ripe cherry, and cranberry, followed by aromatic herbs and rose petals, all set against a backdrop of toasted cedar and spice. On the palate, it is juicy, soft, and generous, with a smooth, round character. The tannins are chalky and well-integrated, leading to a long, elegant finish. The wine possesses a solid structure and a complex character reminiscent of a bordeaux wine from saint-estèphe. Try it paired with a meat pie or a steak served with hollandaise sauce.
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