How refreshing it is to find such a distinguished winery in Napa Valley that offers complimentary tastings. We're talking $60-$130 wine and there's no guilt walking away with only a good memory. (Although, it's definitely money well spent.)Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is one of our favorite wines from Napa. It's a rarety to have a winery pour such an exceptional wine during a tour - especially for a bunch of total strangers. They poured the '05 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($130), '08 Sauvignon Blanc ($36) and the '06 Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon ($60).
An incredibly nice woman named Erica Wallenbrock gives a great tour that includes the wine making facility, barrel room (built pre-prohibition), vineyard, and a walk around owner Mary Novak's historic Victorian house. We were also joined by two special and fury guests (see pic below).
Spottswoode is family owned and everyone involved is incredibly dedicated to making great wine. They were also among the first to introduce organic farming practices in the Napa Valley over 20 years ago.
Make sure to book your tasting/tour well in advance. Due to local regulations Spottswoode has to limit the amount of visitors they can host. Call 707-963-0134 or email tours@spottswoode.com to make an appointment (open Mon. - Fri.)
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