{"product_id":"spottswoode-estate-2012","title":"2012 Spottswoode","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2012 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon – St. Helena Elegance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2012 Spottswoode Family Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a defining vintage for this acclaimed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/spottswoode-estate-vineyard-winery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSt. Helena estate\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 vintage reveals an inviting bouquet of \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eviolets\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with subtle tones of \u003cstrong\u003ecedar\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egraphite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emocha\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Vineyard Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced exclusively from the \u003cstrong\u003eSpottswoode Estate Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2012 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/napa-valley\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNapa Valley Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/spottswoode-estate-vineyard-winery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpottswoode Estate Vineyard \u0026amp; Winery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/cabernet-wines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCabernet Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/rare-wines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRare Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/collections\/california\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalifornia Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Spottswoode","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":46847565758656,"sku":"FRGE-SPW-C12-750","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/files\/2012-spottswoode-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-st-helena-napa-valley-bottle-front.webp?v=1760963724","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/spottswoode-estate-2012","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}