Elizabeth Spencer
Brand Description
Set in the heart of Napa Valley at Rutherford Cross Estate sits an historic 1872 brick Post Office, home to Elizabeth Spencer. Founded in 1998 by husband and wife team Elizabeth Pressler and Spencer Graham, Elizabeth Spencer debuted with a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that has been produced every year since.
Elizabeth Spencer was founded with the belief that wine should be enjoyable and inviting, and their wines are crafted to be balanced, elegant, and approachable.
In 2021, Elizabeth Spencer joined Boisset Collection. Under the leadership of Jean-Charles Boisset, the winery distinguishes itself as the leading boutique winery in Rutherford while championing enchanting experiences, exceptional hospitality, and prestigious wines from different appellations and varietals. The Elizabeth Spencer team also contributes to the advancement and enrichment of women's causes, and is a partner with the V Foundation to support and contribute to breast cancer research.
Location of Vineyard
Rutherford has a defining place within Napa Valley history. Founded in 1864 by Thomas Rutherford, the son-in-law of George Calvert Yount, the small town is now home to some of the most historic and world-renowned wineries. As part of the Boisset Collection, Elizabeth Spencer has access to sourcing and vineyards from the most prestigious vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. They have cultivated relationships with prestigious vineyard growers in Sonoma and Mendocino that provide fruit for a clutch of vividly fresh and endearingly delicious wines, and the winemaking team has farmed and produced a multitude of wines from every AVA in Napa Valley.
Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy
As the winemaker at Elizabeth Spencer for 12 years, Sarah Wandendriessche has a long-lasting impact and ability to look at the past, present and future when crafting Elizabeth Spencer wines. Through Sarah’s leadership and direction, the style of Elizabeth Spencer wines have remained consistently refined, elegant, and balanced. Relationships are key to everything in the wine business and Sarah has developed strong relationships with many prestigious growers ensuring the quality of the wine yet to come. With a sense of curiosity, Sarah is able to evaluate the details of the winemaking process to ensure that Elizabeth Spencer wines are not only consistently exceptional but can be elevated to be even better.
“Working with prestigious vineyard growers, we have farmed and produced a multitude of wines from almost every AVA in Napa Valley. A curiosity for all things viticulture has led me and the winemaking team to look beyond Napa Valley and into the excellent neighboring regions including Sonoma and Mendocino.”
-Sarah Vandendriessche
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Founded: 1988
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