As I’ve noted before, no one takes this variety more seriously than the Spottswoode team. This vintage is a selection from six different vineyards, five types of fermentation vessels and four clones, and it delivers a nuanced mix of fruit, herbs and stone minerality with lemon and grapefruit in front, a creamy mid palate that brings a tropical note forward. The finish flips the script with a bright acidic push that blooms the flavor mix in fully integrated fashion. Don’t serve this too cold, you’ll miss some of its many nuances.
Spottswoode, Napa County / Sonoma County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
By Rich Cook