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Spottswoode Winery St. Helena Reviews
This is the best winery out there.
I've been drinking the Spottswoode since I was freshly 21 - my mom took me to their annual garden party at the estate and I had the most incredible time. That was a few years ago but I'm just realized I've never written a review for the winery so I had to sit down and write one now. The wines themselves are incredible - my first favorite wine was Mary's Block but I've recently taken to the Sauv Blan and 2021 Cab Sav. The garden party was the cutest thing ever and so much fun - they had tables set up around the garden with various wines and appetizers that paired with each wine. The family of the winery are truly so kind and approachable and they really care about good wine and good company. Such a down to earth family who make really really exquisite wines. My mom has a reserved section in her little wine cellar for her Spottswoode shipments. For my mom's birthday one year I emailed asking if they had an online store that I could order some merch from and they said they didn't have any merch but sent us a free branded wine opener and some stopper which we use religiously. I couldn't have more great things to say about this winery. I've been to their garden party multiple years and most recently attended their event at the Palm House in the Brooklyn Botanical Garden - what a lovely day! I took a strong liking to the sauvignon blanc and the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon. The fieldbook was also supurb - tbh they were all incredible. I only wish the event lasted longer I had such fun. The vibes were so great and the food was incredible. I had maybe ten oysters? They went really really well with the Marys block.
Disappointed
In a business where hospitality and experience is essential, Spottswoode can do better. After a less than enthusiastic greeting, we met our host who asked us how we wanted to spend our 1 hour together. Isn’t that their job to host us? The grounds are beautiful and I’m happy we did take the short walk to see the family home. We enjoyed learning about the Novak family story. For the tasting, three wines were poured. The wine is good but there are better cabs in the valley. There was no option to retaste a wine or any special vintage treats were brought out to taste. This was our first of 9 tastings in our visit and sorry to say it ranks near the bottom of the list for overall experience.
This is a special winery.
History abounds on this beautiful slice of St Helena. Outstanding red and white wine, a grand tour, and beautiful grounds and buildings await. Sadly they sell out quickly, so back vintages are not to be had :( Add some Cab and Sauv Blanc now. You'll thank me later.
I have been trying for months to get a tasting here, always
I have been trying for months to get a tasting here, always busy but I am not sure why. Overrated for sure and definitely overpriced. $150 for only 3 wines. My tour guide Gustavo was so monotone and not much personality. I felt like just he just memorized everything, which made it so boring and uncomfortable, since I did tasting alone. I'm not sure what the hype on this place is all about to be honest. I have done a lot of tastings in Napa / Sonoma for less money and a much better vibe. I just don't understand the price for what you get.
We had a great tasting here! The property itself is
We had a great tasting here! The property itself is beautiful - and surprisingly not that far from downtown St. Helena. Their front lawn boasts one of the tallest palm trees (see photo), beautiful gardens, and a lovely porch were we sat for our tasting. Our host was wonderful, and walked us through the wines we tasted - Sauvignon Blanc, the Lyndhurst Cab, and the Estate Cab. They were all good - however the Estate was my favorite. I loved that our tasting was very quiet (no one else tasting at the same time/that we saw), and were able to ask questions and enjoy the experience.
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