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  2026-05-05 10:00:00 2026-05-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Iron Gate Iron Gate : Iron Gate Fine Wine Auction https://bid.irongateauctions.com/auctions/iron-gate-wine/iron-gate-fine-wine-auction-21730
We are pleased to present another outstanding Fine Wine Auction, running May 5–12. We invite you to explore a curated catalog of over 1,100 lots, featuring Old World titans from Bordeaux, Champagne, and Tuscany. For enthusiasts of New World Cabernet Sauvignon, the selection is equally impressive, headlined by iconic cult producers from California and Washington. **Please note: A Buyer's premium of 19.5% is applicable to this sale.** Operated under license by Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis and Alberta Auction license #823163.
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  • Red
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Napa County
  • North Coast
  • California
  • USA
  • 750ml
  • 100 points, Verticals
Lot 45

Vertical Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2007-2009 - 6 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$1,800 - CAD$2,400
Starting Bid
CAD$1,200
$882.35

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This lot is comprised of 6 bottle(s) of Vertical Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena 2007-2009 - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1800 - $2400 with a reserve of $1200. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11763. In this lot you will find 2 bottles of 2007 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena (750ml), 2 bottles of 2008 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena (750ml), 2 bottles of 2009 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena (750ml).

Condition

Please note the following conditions on the wine in the lot - Base Of Neck on 2007 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena, Scuffed Label on 2008 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena.

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This consignor began building their collection in their 30s, inspired by a childhood spent observing their parents’ passion for Bordeaux and Burgundies. Acquisitions were primarily sourced through the LCBO, SAQ, and direct winery visits in Ontario and BC, later expanding to include consignment wines from select importers. With a particular focus on California Bordeaux-style reds—most notably Spottswoode, a family favourite—the collection has been meticulously preserved at a constant 13°C (55°F) in a private cellar to ensure optimal aging.
2007 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck 100 points, The Wine Independent 100 points. This is the tasting note for 2007 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena from Robert Parker - with a score of 100 points. Deep garnet colored with a lingering hint of purple, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon comes sashaying out of the glass with provocative notions of warm cassis, blueberry compote, blackberry pie and violets with chocolate box, licorice and menthol nuances plus wafts of wilted roses, lavender and kirsch. Medium-bodied, the intensely perfumed black and blue fruit flavors glide gracefully across the palate, revealing a myriad of earth and spice accents, all framed beautifully with super ripe, fine-grained tannins and invigorating freshness, finishing very, very long. Wow. 2008 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena from this lot has the following scores - Jeb Dunnuck 98 points. 2009 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 100 points. This is the tasting note for 2009 Spottswoode Estate Vineyard Winery Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena from Robert Parker - with a score of 100 points. The deep garnet colored 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon contains 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It slips sensuously out of the glass with the most beautiful notions of warm cassis, redcurrant jelly, chocolate-covered cherries and cigar box plus wafts of incense, cinnamon stick, cardamom, dried lavender and star anise. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins and fantastic freshness lifting all those vibrant fruit and earthy nuances to a very long, mineral-laced finish.