Iron Gate Auctions
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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 2003
  • 750ml
  • USA
  • California
  • North Coast
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Red
  • EE1452
  • EE1454
Lot 1060

2002 Spottswoode Vineyard Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley - 750ml - 3 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$1,800 - CAD$2,500

Bid Increments

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This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 2002 Spottswoode Vineyard Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1800 - $2500 with a reserve of $1400. The bottles in this lot come from collection 11442.

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In the late 1980s and mid 1990s, this collector’s interest in wine blossomed during visits to the Bordeaux and Champagne regions of France, as well as Tuscany. In the early 2000s he intensified his acquisitions, evolving into a devoted collector. The core of his collection is predominantly French wines from the Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne regions, Italian wines from Piedmont and Tuscany, and a selection from California. All the bottles were sourced from the SAQ and LCBO. Notably, Bordeaux wines were acquired as futures, while others were obtained upon release. To ensure optimal conditions, the wines were stored professionally in third-party temperature and humidity-controlled cellars and for the past 15 years have been in his home cellar where temperature and humidity are meticulously regulated.
The score for 2002 Spottswoode Vineyard Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is 99 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon is a glorious example of elegance combined with power, purity and richness. A compelling wine in all senses, it reveals a haunting bouquet of acacia flowers, raspberries, blueberries, black currants, graphite and pen ink. The sweetness of the tannins and medium to full-bodied, extraordinarily poised and breathtaking mouthfeel that builds incrementally is all about nobility and balance. It is an honor to taste this special wine. Drink it over the next 20-25 years.