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Sauvignon Blanc, Spottswoode, Napa & Sonoma County, CA, 2024

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Article code: TTP 95 PTS

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Overview

2024 Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc (Napa/Sonoma) earned 90–95 pts from major critics, averaging ~93. Praised for citrus, grapefruit, white peach, minerality, herbs, texture, and vibrant acidity. A benchmark California Sauvignon Blanc; drink now–2031.

Details

Tasting Panel	95	Praised its complexity, noting pineapple, wet stone, grapefruit zest, Mediterranean herbs, peach, and lemon verbena, with vibrant acidity and a long finish.
Wilfred Wong	95	Called it a "show-stopper," highlighting citrus, herbs, dried olive, and spice notes with excellent balance and aging potential through 2031.
Rich Cook	95	Described it as "always complex, always beautiful," emphasizing melon, citrus, grass, wet stone, grapefruit zest, and herbal nuances.
James Suckling	93	Found it fresh, citrus-driven, clean, and mineral, with snap pea, thyme, lemon, grapefruit, and white peach flavors.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate	93	Noted white grapefruit, fig, and guava aromas with a silky texture and long finish.
Wine Spectator	92	Highlighted grapefruit, pomelo, ginger, lemongrass, coriander, and a crystalline mineral quality.
Jeb Dunnuck	91	Saw a fruit-forward style featuring citrus, grapefruit, minty flowers, and a plush texture.
Vinous	90	Characterized it as generous and accessible, with pear, apricot, yellow flowers, and sage notes.

Consensus

The critical consensus places the 2024 Spottswoode among California's elite Sauvignon Blancs:

Average major critic score: approximately 92.9 points
Strongest praise centers on its balance of freshness and texture, combining citrus/mineral precision with ripe orchard and tropical fruit.
Critics consistently note the successful integration of Napa and Sonoma fruit, providing both richness and acidity.
The highest-rated reviews emphasize its complexity from diverse fermentation vessels and the contribution of old-vine Sémillon.

Cellaring & Drinking Window

Most reviewers suggest it is highly enjoyable now but capable of developing additional complexity over the next 3–6 years. Wilfred Wong specifically projects a drinking window through 2031.

Bottom Line

For collectors and Sauvignon Blanc enthusiasts, the 2024 Spottswoode is tracking as another benchmark California release. Scores from multiple independent critics cluster tightly in the 93–95 point range, placing it among the top-rated domestic Sauvignon Blancs of the vintage. The style leans toward Bordeaux-inspired sophistication rather than the overtly tropical New Zealand model, emphasizing citrus, minerality, texture, and complexity.