{"product_id":"spottswoode-cabernet-sauvignon-estate-2009","title":"Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2009 MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Paker, January 2020 - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(250, 9, 9);\"\u003e100P:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep garnet colored 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon contains 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It slips sensuously out of the glass with the most beautiful notions of warm cassis, redcurrant jelly, chocolate-covered cherries and cigar box plus wafts of incense, cinnamon stick, cardamom, dried lavender and star anise. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins and fantastic freshness lifting all those vibrant fruit and earthy nuances to a very long, mineral-laced finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\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":50401782202634,"sku":"HSS1081","price":4950.0,"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-2009","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}