& Conference Center, which opened October 2007, has been repositioned, according to Beachside developer Robert Spottswood. The concept has been changed, and James Beard Award winning chef Norman Van Aken is no longer at the helm.... (8 replies, last updated by jmdhsmiami March 23, 2008)

! The rib eye was sent back (medium does not equal raw and bloody in anyone’s book) but everything else was good. If you want to be seen, by all means go. And go ahead and order a Spottswoode for $300; just don’t be... (1 reply, last updated by svl October 3, 2002)

No Frill Grill—2nd location now at Hilltop near the Beach. Burgers, ribs, guiness choc cake, and my fav the Spottswood salad topped with grilled tuna Tautog’s, Croaker’s & Chick’s Oyster Bar for fresh... (1 reply, last updated by WellFedRed March 1, 2005)

is at the Highlands Inn in Carmel, Feb 19-22. After the major dinners the Chefs hang out and then the real fun begins. Some of the Wineries in attendance are Krug, Margaux,Falveley,Lail, Pahlmeyer,Peter Michael,Spottswood, etc. (0 replies, last updated by russkar December 24, 2002)

I ended up buying some 2001 Ch Montelena “Estate” but the prices overall weren’t as low as the last sale. I did see some “cult Cabs” like Hourglass, Bond, and Vineyard 29 as well as the usual big... (8 replies, last updated by try this June 20, 2006)

What’s your credut limit? Seriously, I had lunch there last week and it was fabulous. They are subtly insistent on ordering wine and their prices are steep on the wine as well as food. A glass of Bandol Rose was $12, a... (6 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston March 27, 2005)

Our favorite for Valentine’s Day is Lynn’s, up on Dairy Ashford, just south of I-10. That, and a bottle of Spottswoode is enough to make this old married couple feel downright young again. We live just north of Sugar... (4 replies, last updated by Zorra January 24, 2003)

the trip. http://www.duckhorn.com/ Another fine Sauvignon Blanc is produced by Araujo, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musque and a touch of Viognier. http://www.araujoestatewines.com/ This is also true of Spottswoode, minus... (17 replies, last updated by Midlife June 1, 2007)

genius with her Pinots, particularly under the Martinelli label, I’ve yet to be impressed with her Bordeaux varietal offerings. As I said, this is not, in my view, a drinkable wine. 2004(5? I’ll check) Spottswoode Cabernet: Very... (18 replies, last updated by Eugene Park October 4, 2008)

. She was wise to us and had brought the wine list with her, and asked if we’d like to order another bottle of the Ghost Block. I decided we should try something different and went with the 2004 Spottswoode Lyndenhurst,... (1 reply, last updated by rworange April 19, 2008)

Opus One is a very fine CA Cabernet but pricey......others I recommend are Karl Lawrence, Emilio’s Terrace, Caymus Napa, Corison, La Sirena, Spottswood, Hartwell, Cardinale, Corley Family, Etude, Vineyard 29, Groth, Merus,... (12 replies, last updated by Ike......... November 22, 2005)

wines such as Pride, Spottswoode, Duckhorn, Phelps' Insignia, Montelena, Dunn, Heitz, Shafer, etc.??? One other note: On the list of wines is a Mount Tamalpais (they didn’t spell it correctly) Merlot. The Chronicle... (5 replies, last updated by Monte Corbolino October 9, 2002)

. Probably near $100 ! There are several excellent $30+ mailing list SB’s now and I buy several (Spottswoode, Arajuo) but year in and year out Merry Edwards has a a unique flavor profile that I really like. Hope it matched... (6 replies, last updated by StewartsDinDin August 27, 2006)

Ah, here’s the complete menu: Appetizer: Chesapeake Crab Agnolottis with Roasted Sunchokes Wine pairing: Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (California) Entree: Wagyu Beef and Nantucket Scallops Sides: Glazed Red Carrots, Portobello... (58 replies, last updated by Apple March 10, 2009)

1997 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon with a burger I made with ground tenderloin and duck fat topped with caramelized onions and fresh chevre whipped with EVOO and roasted garlic. (89 replies, last updated by theannerska April 17, 2008)