Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc
2024

Since 1984, Spottswoode has produced exceptional, classically styled Sauvignon Blanc, earning acclaim as one of the “Super Sauvignons,” a term coined by Karen MacNeil for the world’s finest examples of this noble grape.

Sourced from Spottswoode Estate and other renowned family-owned vineyards, the wine is fermented in a mix of French oak, small stainless steel barrels, clay amphora, and ceramic and concrete cuves. Fresh and cellar worthy, it’s well integrated and complex with extraordinary aromas and effortless poise. Critics have praised it as one of the world’s best, with some calling it the “aristocracy of domestic Sauvignon Blanc.”

Winemaker Notes: Expressive and exuberant, this wine stands out with its mouthwatering appeal. Inviting peach, white florals, and orange peel unfold immediately, with a sense of yellow pear flavors on the mid palate leading to a long finish. Succulent and juicy, the 2024 is beautifully balanced in texture and acidity, chronicling a dynamic and variable growing season.

Vintage Notes: The 2024 growing season began with moderate temperatures and rains, followed by early budbreak in April. Despite some shatter leading to a smaller crop, steady growth through the season allowed the vines to progress beautifully. A brief heat event in July slowed vegetative growth yet did not hinder fruit quality. The harvest was compact, with a mix of early and late-ripening sites contributing diverse ripeness levels. This variety provided a range of flavors, and the result is an archetypal Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc – complex, vibrant, and promising both current and future enjoyment.