Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 2022
/ Bottle
$420.00 / Case Of 6
- Country / Region: USA / Napa Valley
- Type: White Wine
- Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage: 2022
- Perceived Sweetness: Dry
- Body: Medium/Full-Bodied
- Closure: Cork
- When To Drink: Depends on your preference. Fresher in its youth, but ages very well for 10 or more years
Tasting Notes
Highly acclaimed and considered one of the “Super Sauvignons” (a term coined by wine writer Karen MacNeil to describe a rare class of wines considered to be among the world’s utmost expressions of this noble grape),
Crafted using grapes from the Spottswoode Estate, as well as those from other iconic family-owned vineyards. Fermented in a combination of French oak, small stainless steel barrels, a clay amphora, and one ceramic and two concrete cuves, the resulting wine is an eminently drinkable yet cellar-worthy Sauvignon
Layers of tropical fruits and floral aromas invite you into this intriguing and dynamic Sauvignon Blanc. Notes of fresh lime and grapefruit add tension and bring freshness on the approach, while yellow and white peach intermingle with subtle oak and a creamy meringue mid-palate. Hints of minerality and saline contribute to its long finish and complete this complex wine. Medium bodied, layered, and refreshing!.
Food Pairings
It is an excellent match with sweeter shellfish, such as scallops and lobster, and seafood in creamy sauces. It also holds its own with chicken, pork or cream-based soups.
Third Party Reviews
Decanter.com, Clive Pursehouse 93 POINTS
The iconic Napa producer fermented this Sauvignon Blanc in French oak, small stainless steel barrels,
clay amphora, and ceramic and concrete cuves. Intense sweet peach aromas leap forth, followed by
tarragon, sea foam and lemon zest notes. The palate is fresh with pronounced citrus flavours, followed
by ripe apricot and briny minerality. (May 4, 2023)
Wine Enthusiast Advance Buying Guide,
Jim Gordon 94 POINTS
Superb; a great achievement
A flinty, herbaceous aroma leads to nicely layered flavors of citrus, ginger and limestone in this complex,
subtle and fascinating wine. Nervy acidity braces the ample herb and fruit flavors for an especially
energized mouthfeel. (October 2023)
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