{"product_id":"spottswoode-cabernet-sauvignon-estate-2005-magnum","title":"Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2005 MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker Jr., Robert Parker, August 2016 - 98+P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduction more than doubled with the 2005 vintage, given the normal flowering and weather conditions. Moreover, it was a relatively cool year and an abundant one at that, with just short of 3,900 cases produced. The blend was 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. This was the last vintage during the era of Rosemary Cakebread, who left Spottswoode to pursue building her own portfolio of wine. This is a reserved, but classic Spottswoode. An inky bluish purple color, notes of vanillin, white flowers, blackcurrants and blueberries are all present in this dense, rich, full-bodied wine that seems to go from strength to strength. This was a vintage across the board that I underrated, but I have seen how the wines have seemingly put on weight, complexity and density as they have evolved in bottle. This is a beauty and certainly one of the great recent Spottswoodes. It will continue to drink well for 20-30 more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Tanzer, Vinous, March 2016 - 94P:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpottswoode's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is absolutely gorgeous. Medium in body, translucent and super-expressive, the 2016 is sublime, not to mention on the understated side of things for the year. Dark red cherry, red plum, mocha and espresso add lovely shades of nuance. The 2016 is racy, but also clearly holding back much of its ultimate potential. I imagine the 2016 will always be a wine of finesse, first and foremost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpottswoode Estate Vineyard \u0026amp; Winery stands as one of Napa Valley's most historic and prestigious estates, with a legacy dating back to 1882. Located in St. Helena, California, the estate encompasses 40 acres of prime vineyard land at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHistorical Development\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe estate was originally established by George Schonewald in 1882 as Lyndenhurst. After changing hands several times, it received its current name from the Spotts family in 1910. The pivotal moment came in 1972 when Mary and Jack Novak purchased the property. Following Jack's passing in 1977, Mary continued their vision and established Spottswoode Winery in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVineyard and Production\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe estate features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e37 acres under vine, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdditional plantings of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSandy, clay, gravel, and loam soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnnual production of approximately 5,000 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpottswoode is renowned for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePioneering organic viticulture in Napa Valley since 1985\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAchieving organic certification in 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProducing elegant, age-worthy wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUsing a combination of cement vats and stainless steel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAging Cabernet Sauvignon for 22 months in 65% new French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSignature Wines:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe winery focuses on three main wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEstate Cabernet Sauvignon - their flagship wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc - produced since 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon - a more approachable style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCurrent Leadership\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, the winery remains family-owned and operated by Mary Novak's daughters, with Beth Novak Milliken serving as CEO and her sister Linda as Marketing Ambassador. The estate continues its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, including 100% solar power operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spottswoode","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50238379491594,"sku":"HSS791","price":4775.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/spotswoodeSQ.png?v=1730712920","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/spottswoode-cabernet-sauvignon-estate-2005-magnum","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}