Spann Vineyards Red Wines
Betsy's Backacher Red, Lot 13
38% Syrah, 37% Zinfandel, 14% Petit Verdot, 11% Petite Sirah
Named after our mountainside vineyard, this was originally made as a special treat for our friends and family members who helped us during harvest. The perfect getting-off-of-work red wine, this is great by itself or with barbeque, pizza or other richly flavored foods.
$18 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
Cabernet Franc, Amador County 2016
91% Cabernet Franc & 9% Petit Verdot
We traditionally use this grape to add mid-palate richness and complex aromas to our Cabernet Sauvignon blend, but since Cabernet Franc is so interesting by itself we chose our best barrels to bottle as a single varietal wine.
Only 137 cases produced
$39 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 bottles
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mayacamas Range 2015
"This light bodied Cabernet Sauvignon offers red and black fruit with high acidity, firm tannins, and a good deal of cedar on the nose. It has a lovely suave mouth feel with excellent freshness. Sourced from The Spann’s estate vineyard 1700 feet high in the Mayacamas Mountains and from neighboring vineyards." 90 points
International Wine Review - August 2109
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Merlot 8% & Petit Verdot 2%
This comes from our estate vineyard at 1700 feet of elevation in the Mayacamas Mountains of Sonoma Valley and grapes purchased from several neighbors. Aged 2 1/2 years in French oak barrels, this wine has a marvelous red cherry aroma with wonderful richness, balance and a long, elegant finish.
Only 417 cases produced $45.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cross Creek Vineyard, Moon Mtn District 2014
"Three Barrels" 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
This single vineyard wine is from a 3 acre site at the very top of the Mayacamas Mountains, perfectly situated on a western facing slope. Most of the wine from this vineyard goes into our Mayacamas Range Cabernet Sauvignon but we reserve the best three barrels to bottle as our best wine. A scarce 74 cases were made.
$65.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
The Classic Four, Sonoma County 2013
"This is a big wine with fresh fruit and concentrated flavors, beautifully integrated with toasted oak and spice. However, the tannins are firm and somewhat dry and the finish is of medium length. 91 points"
International Wine Review - March 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon 52%, Merlot 20%, Malbec 10%, Cabernet Franc 9% & Petit Verdot 9%
This Bordeaux-style blend is for people who love the black currant richness of Cabernet Sauvignon but not the rough tannins that go along with it. We blend in Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc to both cover over this roughness and add red cherry and raspberry complexities, lush mouth-feel and firm backbone. Designed for near-term enjoyment, this will also gain in complexity over the next 3 to 5 years.
$35.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
Malbec, Sonoma County 2014
"This Malbec, which is blended with 15% Merlot, displays fresh and vibrant candied dark red fruit. It has a silky texture, accessible tannins, good acidity and a persistent finish with lingering red fruit notes. 90+ points"
International Wine Review - March 2018
"Five Barrels" 85% Malbec and 15% Merlot
We blend this grape into our Cabernet Sauvignon to add mid-palate richness, but since Malbec is so rich and delicious by itself, we chose a few of the best barrels to bottle as a single varietal wine. This Rubenesque wine has an enticing black cherry aroma and lush, mouth-filling red and black cherry flavors. We only made 115 cases, so grab it while it lasts!
$40.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Botttles
Mo Jo, Sonoma County 2014
"MoJo is big and chewy on the attack, mouth filling with concentrated peppery flavors, firm dry tannins and a lingering finish. 91 points"
International Wine Review - March 2018
Cabernet Sauvignon 34%, Malbec 33%, Syrah 23% & Petit Verdot 10%
Our top blend, combining the richness of Cabernet Sauvignon with the power of Syrah, the dark cherry flavors of Malbec and the black currant aromas of Petit Verdot is unresistable. This combination of power and grace will get your mojo workin'.
Only 189 cases produced $44.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
Mo Zin, California 2015
Zinfandel 70%, Mourvedre 20%, Syrah 10%
This is a throwback to the way Zinfandel was made 100 years ago, as a field blend, which creates complex aromas and flavors as well as moderate alcohol (14.5%) for food-friendliness. We recommend this with anything grilled, from salmon and ahi tuna to lamb, pork tenderloin.
$22.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
OMG, Sonoma County 2014
"...offers a nose of savory red currant fruit, herbs, and a hint of tobacco. It has a nice silky mouthfeel and overall refinement making it clearly among the finest cuvees from Spann Vineyards. 91 points"
International Wine Review - March 2018
"Four Barrels" 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Malbec
We wanted to make a wine with the richness of Cabernet Sauvignon and the smoothness of Malbec and OMG - we nailed it! Red and black cherries to the max. This luscious wine is silky-smooth and the rich, jammy flavors just keep on going and going...
Only 100 cases produced $39.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
Petit Verdot, Sonoma County 2014
"Five Barrels" 75% Petit Verdot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
We traditionally use Petit Verdot to add color, aroma and authoritative structure to our Cabernet Sauvignon blend, but since this wine is so delicious by itself, we chose a few of the best barrels to bottle as a single varietal wine. This wine has a powerful aroma of black currants, black raspberry and violets with dense black fruit flavors.
115 cases produced $42.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
The Powerlifter, Sonoma County 2014
"...offers concentrated dark fruited flavors with oriental spices. It is soft textured on the attack revealing good density and richness and an unctuous finish. 91 points"
International Wine Review - March 2018
75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Syrah
Betsy Spann started powerlifting to maintain muscle tone, build bone density and stay in shape; concepts that also describe this blend. Cabernet Sauvignon has dense black fruit flavors and plenty of muscle while Syrah adds curves in just the right places. The Powerlifterlifter ideally pairs with richly flavored foods.
Only 99 cases produced $37.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
Primitivo, Sonoma Valley 2015
"Dark ruby. A pleasant tasting wine offering ripe, fresh plum and strawberry flavors with soft round tannins, good acidity and a persistent finish. Enjoy it now." 91 points
International Wine Review - August 2019
"Five Barrels" 100% Primitivo
Primitivo is a close cousin of Zinfandel that expresses the ripe blackberry aroma and taste one expects from Zinfandel but in a more elegant manner. Rich with zesty flavors of blackberry, raspberry and spice. This is a fruit-forward, early maturing wine that will be best during the first five years from the vintage date while the fruit is fresh and vibrant.
Only 125 cases produced $30 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
S & M, Sonoma County 2014
"This is a lovely fruit forward blend. It offers delicious dark berry fruit with excellent acidity, firm round tannins and a big flavorful juicy finish. 90 points"
International Wine Review - March 2018
67 % Syrah and 33% Malbec
This combination is purely for pleasure, not punishment. Syrah is lush in the mouth with black plum and licorice flavors. Malbec adds structure and a touch of black cherry. Enjoy this wine with richly flavored dishes especially beef, sausages or barbeque.
Only 99 cases produced $34.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles
Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 2013
"The 2013 Zinfandel displays a red fruited nose with good purity on the attack. On the palate it offers refined red cherry and berry flavors with a hint of cola berry sweetness. It is medium weight with good concentration and a lingering finish."
90 points International Wine Review - March 2018
"Four Barrels" 84% Zinfandel, 8% Syrah & 8% Petite Sirah
Perfectly ripened, cool-climate Zinfandel grapes give this wine a beautiful raspberry and blackberry aroma and taste while Syrah adds deep color and black plum notes and enriches the mouth-feel.
Only 104 cases produced $30.00 per 750ml bottle Save 10% on 12 Bottles