This small family winery is spectacular! The love and care that goes into producing a bottle of pinot is a testament to the pride that the owners have for this vineyard which has been in the family since 1938.
Bravo!!Their vineyard is in Rutherford and they only make two wines, a Pinot Noir (yes a Pinot Noir) and a Chardonnay. These are both serious, and not inexpensive wines. That said, they are elegant, have wonderful cherry and raspberry flavors and will reward cellaring. I am a big Russian River Pinot fan, but these are very nice wines. Worth seeking out. Can't wait to sip again!

2500 ft up the mountain from the "flatlands" of St. Helena. Very different feel from the wineries down on the valley floor. Small family owned and operated winery. We did not get a tour but had a very pleasant tasting.

The minute you drive up to the property, you immediately notice the breathtaking views. We loved our host, Dave. The groups are kept small; there was a total of 8 of us. He started us off with a nice Chardonay. We stepped outside to take in the beautiful and peaceful scenery, overlooking their vineyards across the valley from the property. Once we finished the tour, Dave guided us into the beautiful tasting room for the wine and cheese pairing. Each wine and each piece of cheese was more delicious than the first.

Spottswoode is an historic winegrowing estate located on the western edge of St. Helena in the Napa Valley. The Novak family purchased the property in 1972 and produced its first Estate Cabernet in 1982. Our organically-farmed Estate Vineyard is the source for our Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine for which we are most known. We produce very limited quantities of this wine each year, and we also craft an exceptional Sauvignon Blanc with grapes that are from both our estate and from select growers here in Napa Valley and on Sonoma Mountain.