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1997 Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

  • USA
  • California
  • North Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 4

  • JDRFoster wrote: 84 points

    April 11, 2014 - Strong showing by old Cali SB standards but certainly faded.

  • JDRFoster Likes this wine: 88 points

    February 27, 2013 - Quite a remarkable surprise from the cellar, far exceeded my admittedly limited expectation for an aged Napa Sauvignon Blanc. Prominent oak and nuts, with citrus and citrus oil, a bit of tropical fruit, and a medium finish.

  • JDRFoster wrote:

    September 12, 2011 - Certainly past its prime, with a SB nose of grass, along with citrus oil and barn yard, and flavors of roasted nuts, oily citrus and brioche. An interesting study in aged Napa SB...

  • buckeye76 wrote: 92 points

    April 19, 2003 - CREAMY CITRUS NOSE WITH LEMON AND VANILLA. CITRUS FLAVOR WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND APPLES. MEDIUM TO LONG FINISH. THIS TASTING ALSO HAD BUTTERSCOTCH IN THE NOSE & MELONS IN THE FLAVOR

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  • By Stephen Tanzer
    November/December 1998, IWC Issue #81 (link)

    (Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc St. Helena Napa Valley) Subscribe to see review text.

Wine Definition

  • Vintage 1997
  • Type White
  • Producer Spottswoode
  • Varietal Sauvignon Blanc
  • Designation n/a
  • Vineyard n/a
  • Country USA
  • Region California
  • SubRegion North Coast
  • Appellation North Coast

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  • Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
  • In Cellars 36 (72%)
  • Consumed 14 (28%)

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