Stuart Spoto - Winemaker

 

The Spoto family has been hand-crafting wines for over 30 years.  Stuart Spoto learned the art of winemaking from his father Henry Spoto Jr. who was featured in Wine Spectator for his award-winning wines in June of 2003.   This family collaboration has greatly influenced Stuart to create his small boutique winery and perfect his Oakville Bordeaux blends.  Stuart’s formal education is in Chemical and Civil Engineering from the University of California at Davis.  He has also acquired an extensive knowledge in the art of winemaking by working closely with the Department of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis.  Stuart’s daughter, Arianna, recently graduated with a degree in Wine and Viticulture from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo and is currently distributing Spoto Wines around the Central Coast.  Spoto Wines is truly a small family business dedicated to producing the finest Oakville Cabernet and Bordeaux blends.

“Family, friends, food and red wine are key ingredients to a happy life” - Stuart Spoto

Three generations of Spoto's (Henry, Stuart & Ari) pressing out our 2011 wines.
Local restauranteur Matt Woolston helping with the Crush.
   
Gary sorting Merlot grapes in the vineyard.
Alexi working on the 2009 Cuvée Alexi blend.
   
Christy working on the Crush.
Ari helping in the vineyard.
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