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1994 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon
- St. Helena, USA
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 418 / 750ml
- Red - Bold and Structured
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Critic tasting note: "The first bottle was drying out. Having had this wine several times, (as I’m lucky to have some in my cellar) that clearly was not a correct bottle. The second bottle was an entirely different wine, although it was also starting to dry out. But fortunately, it was not nearly as advanced. Showing the bright, red side of the style range, along with earthy, tobacco, cherry and cedar wood notes. The wine seems to have exchanged its soft, polished personality for some austerity in the finish. I’d drink this sooner than later. 91 Points" - 91/100, Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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1994 Bottle (750ml)
Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon [I9426771]
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1994 Magnum (1.5L)
1994 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Napa Valley (magnum)
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Highlights
- From St Helena, USA
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 418 / 750ml
- Red Wine – Bold and Structured
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pairs well with Beef and Venison
Winery
Spottswoode is a historic, Napa Valley wine producer, located in St Helena. The family-owned estate have been producing wine from Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah for multiple generations.
The estate itself was es...
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About the Product
- Region or Appellation
- Producer Notes
- Situated on the western edge of St. Helena in Napa Valley, the Spottswoode Estate terroir is ideal for winegrowing. The alluvial clay loam from the Sulphur Creek fan provides superb drainage while cool maritime breezes passing between Spring Mountain and the Mayacamas range allow the fruit to ripen evenly. Originally established in 1882, the Spottswoode Estate has a distinguished history in Napa Valley. Stewarded by second-generation sisters, Beth Novak Milliken and Lindy Novak, our forty-two acres are planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, with small blocks of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc.At Spottswoode, grape growing and winemaking are intimately linked. In addition to the health and resilience organics and biodynamics have brought to our vineyard, the individual attention given to each block contributes to the consistent quality and unique characteristics of our wines.
- Drinking Window
- 2004-2037
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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13.2 - 14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Blend
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89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot & 1% Other
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Oak Type
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French
- Ownership
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Dr. Jack and Mary Novak
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Organically farmed since 1985
- Ageing
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Aged 20 months (new 67%) French oak barrels 90% Other oak barrels 10%
- Producer Tasting Notes
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Stunning notes of black cherry and currants create a sense of both warmth and freshness. Secondary flavors of pomegranate, pine, earth, and sandalwood complement a backbone of vibrant acidity. The refined tannins are structured yet velvety, showcasing the power, elegance, and finesse of this classic wine
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About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Meat sambousek Starter Course
- Filo pastry parcels filled with meat
- Contains: cumin, coriander seed
- Middle Eastern
- Beef bul go gi Main Course
- BBQ marinated beef topside
- Contains: mirin, garlic
- Korean
- Nihari gosht Main Course
- Slow-cooked lamb shank with brown onion and aromatic spices
- Contains: Indian curry
- Indian
- Grain fed sirloin (off-the-bone) Main Course
- Western
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1994 vintage
93 / 100
6 scores
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When to drink: 2004 to 2037
1994 Vintage
Tasted: Mar 2014
The first bottle was drying out. Having had this wine several times, (as I’m lucky to have some in my cellar) that clearly was not a correct bottle. The second bottle was an entirely different wine, although it was also starting to dry out. But fortunately, it was not nearly as advanced. Showing the bright, red side of the style range, along with earthy, tobacco, cherry and cedar wood notes. The wine seems to have exchanged its soft, polished personality for some austerity in the finish. I’d drink this sooner than later. 91 Points
1994 Vintage
Tasted: Sep 2022
When to drink: 2022 to 2037
1994 Vintage
Tasted: Oct 2018
When to drink: 2018 to 2025
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Critics Score
Avg. Price (ex-tax)
All
96 / 100
$ 259
2022
95 / 100
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2021
99 / 100
$ 280
2020
95 / 100
$ 257
2019
97 / 100
$ 263
2018
96 / 100
$ 259
2017
95 / 100
$ 245
2016
96 / 100
$ 280
2015
96 / 100
$ 278
2014
96 / 100
$ 213
2013
96 / 100
$ 260
2012
95 / 100
$ 262
2011
92 / 100
$ 213
2010
95 / 100
$ 347
2009
94 / 100
$ 299
2008
93 / 100
$ 193
2007
94 / 100
$ 400
2006
93 / 100
$ 290
2005
94 / 100
$ 273
2004
94 / 100
$ 270
2003
93 / 100
$ 210
2002
95 / 100
$ 523
2001
93 / 100
$ 314
2000
91 / 100
$ 232
1999
92 / 100
$ 166
1998
89 / 100
$ 144
1997
93 / 100
$ 294
1996
91 / 100
$ 199
1995
91 / 100
$ 227
1994
93 / 100
$ 418
1993
89 / 100
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1992
93 / 100
$ 341
1991
94 / 100
$ 306
1990
91 / 100
$ 276
1989
88 / 100
$ 250
1988
89 / 100
$ 191
1987
91 / 100
$ 300
1986
92 / 100
$ 201
1985
91 / 100
$ 296
1984
91 / 100
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1983
87 / 100
$ 346
1982
88 / 100
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1994 Vintage: California Learn more
Vintage quality: Excellent
Current condition: Ready to drink
For California, the 1994 vintage was excellent.
The spring began cool, with temperatures only rising in June. However, a cool July signalled a moderate summer with temperatures only picking up in August. The cool growing season prevented the fruit from becoming over...
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