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2012 Spottswoode

Cabernet Sauvignon

America / California / Napa Valley

$285
JD 99
RP 100
V 97
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2012 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon – St. Helena Elegance

The 2012 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a defining vintage for this acclaimed St. Helena estate. Known for its organically farmed vineyards and refined, Bordeaux-inspired style, Spottswoode has long been celebrated as one of Napa Valley’s most graceful expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Notes

The 2012 vintage reveals an inviting bouquet of black cherry, cassis, and violets, layered with subtle tones of cedar, graphite, and mocha. On the palate, the wine is supple yet structured, with fine-grained tannins supporting ripe fruit and elegant minerality. The finish is long, balanced, and beautifully composed — a hallmark of Spottswoode’s timeless style.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Sourced exclusively from the Spottswoode Estate Vineyard in St. Helena, this wine is crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The grapes were hand-harvested, fermented in small stainless steel tanks, and aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, approximately 65% new. The combination of organic farming and precision winemaking captures the vineyard’s distinct character and finesse.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2012 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the estate’s most lauded vintages, consistently rated among the top Napa Valley Cabernets of the decade. With its balance, complexity, and age-worthiness, it continues to appreciate in reputation and demand among collectors. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Insights

The 2012 growing season in Napa Valley was near-perfect, with ideal weather from budbreak to harvest. The result was wines of exceptional harmony and depth — a vintage often compared to the region’s modern greats for its combination of richness and poise.

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JD 99

Jeb Dunnuck

A wine that would easily rate a perfect score on its own, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a full-bodied, ripe, exuberant 2012 that brings lots of richness yet still stays weightless and graceful on the palate. Giving up plenty of pure cassis fruit as well as spice, chocolate, graphite, and tobacco, it’s that rare mix of power without weight. It does everything right and can be drunk any time over the coming two decades. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck, Issue date: December 2021. Drinking window: 2021 - 2041.
RP 100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

My favorite in the blind-tasted lineup extending from 2010 through 2020 was the opulent yet concentrated and impeccably structured 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. It boasts classic scents of cherries and cassis on the nose, with touches of vanilla and wood spice adding nuance on the medium to full-bodied palate. Imbued with tremendous intensity, the supple tannins and ripe acids necessary for aging and a long, complex finish, this wine truly has it all. Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski, Issue date: December 2021. Drinking window: 2025 - 2045.
V 97

Vinous

I have been fortunate to taste and drink the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon several times over the last few years. It has never been anything less than stellar. Aromatic, rich and explosive, the 2012 is in a great spot today to deliver maximum pleasure. Dark red/purplish fruit, mocha, spice, new leather, lavender, orange peel and crushed rocks are some of the many notes that race across the palate. A wine of exotic, deep beauty, the 2012 delivers immense pleasure. It delivers everything I am looking for in a Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: May 2024. Drinking window: 2022 - 2037.

Domestic Shipping

We currently ship to all U.S. states where the shipment of alcohol is legally permitted. Orders are fulfilled via UPS.

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Same-day delivery may be available within the Los Angeles Metro area if placed before noon. Please contact us at (626) 714-7006 to arrange expedited local service.

Packaging & Warm Weather Shipping

To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

Weather Holds & Free Storage

In periods of extreme weather, we reserve the right to delay shipment until safe conditions return. If you request immediate shipment during such periods, you must confirm in writing and acknowledge that you waive any condition guarantees.

We also offer complimentary temperature-controlled storage for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Select the “Hold for Weather” option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping at a later date.

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We provide free shipping insurance for loss or visible damage during transit, per carrier terms and conditions.

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
JD 99

Jeb Dunnuck

A wine that would easily rate a perfect score on its own, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a full-bodied, ripe, exuberant 2012 that brings lots of richness yet still stays weightless and graceful on the palate. Giving up plenty of pure cassis fruit as well as spice, chocolate, graphite, and tobacco, it’s that rare mix of power without weight. It does everything right and can be drunk any time over the coming two decades. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck, Issue date: December 2021. Drinking window: 2021 - 2041.
RP 100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

My favorite in the blind-tasted lineup extending from 2010 through 2020 was the opulent yet concentrated and impeccably structured 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. It boasts classic scents of cherries and cassis on the nose, with touches of vanilla and wood spice adding nuance on the medium to full-bodied palate. Imbued with tremendous intensity, the supple tannins and ripe acids necessary for aging and a long, complex finish, this wine truly has it all. Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski, Issue date: December 2021. Drinking window: 2025 - 2045.
V 97

Vinous

I have been fortunate to taste and drink the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon several times over the last few years. It has never been anything less than stellar. Aromatic, rich and explosive, the 2012 is in a great spot today to deliver maximum pleasure. Dark red/purplish fruit, mocha, spice, new leather, lavender, orange peel and crushed rocks are some of the many notes that race across the palate. A wine of exotic, deep beauty, the 2012 delivers immense pleasure. It delivers everything I am looking for in a Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: May 2024. Drinking window: 2022 - 2037.

2012 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon – St. Helena Elegance

The 2012 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a defining vintage for this acclaimed St. Helena estate. Known for its organically farmed vineyards and refined, Bordeaux-inspired style, Spottswoode has long been celebrated as one of Napa Valley’s most graceful expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Notes

The 2012 vintage reveals an inviting bouquet of black cherry, cassis, and violets, layered with subtle tones of cedar, graphite, and mocha. On the palate, the wine is supple yet structured, with fine-grained tannins supporting ripe fruit and elegant minerality. The finish is long, balanced, and beautifully composed — a hallmark of Spottswoode’s timeless style.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Sourced exclusively from the Spottswoode Estate Vineyard in St. Helena, this wine is crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The grapes were hand-harvested, fermented in small stainless steel tanks, and aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, approximately 65% new. The combination of organic farming and precision winemaking captures the vineyard’s distinct character and finesse.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2012 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the estate’s most lauded vintages, consistently rated among the top Napa Valley Cabernets of the decade. With its balance, complexity, and age-worthiness, it continues to appreciate in reputation and demand among collectors. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Insights

The 2012 growing season in Napa Valley was near-perfect, with ideal weather from budbreak to harvest. The result was wines of exceptional harmony and depth — a vintage often compared to the region’s modern greats for its combination of richness and poise.

Explore Related Collections

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