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Wine Description
The Story
Spottswoode is a very well managed estate with 16.20 hectares of organic farmed vineyards (since 1985 – they are now moving towards biodynamic practices) at the foot of Spring Mountain just west of the small hamlet St Helena in Napa Valley. It’s mainly planted to Cabernet Sauvignon (15.20 hectares) with a few of the in total 23 small blocks planted with Cabernet Franc and also Petit Verdot, as well as one hectare of Sauvignon Blanc. Spottswood...
Vintage 1990
In 1990, Napa Valley recorded a season of cool growing conditions and low crop yields, promising exceptional wine. Cooler than normal winter weather resulted in late bud break. Flowering and fruit set were delayed by seasonal conditions and rain at the end of May. Normal summer temperatures were followed by ideal harvest conditions.
