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2021 Snowden Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers Vineyard...$219.99 / 1.5 liter
Classic scents of cassis and pencil shavings mark the nose of Snowden's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers Vineyard, which also includes 1% Petit Verdot. Despite being labeled at 15% alcohol, it comes across as balanced and well-proportioned, with ripe—but not overripe—flavors and tannins, a smooth, velvety mouthfeel and a lush, lingering finish. It's even reasonably priced by Napa Cab standards.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate
A fruit-driven, polished style, but without being bombastic, as red currant and black cherry fruit flavors lead off and then meld seamlessly with singed cedar, vanilla and tobacco hints, which gain more prominence through the finish. Should age nicely. Drink now through 2036. 332 cases made.
Rated 92/100 The Wine Spectator
Winemaker Diana Snowden Seysses blended 99% Cabernet Sauvignon with 1% Petit Verdot from the Brothers Vineyard, a 4.4ha site atop volcanic soils at 251m on an eastern bench in southern Napa. Aged for 19 months in 30% new French oak. Native yeast fermented, bottled unfined. A medium-bodied Cabernet with grainy tannins, a dusty mineral bouquet, cassis and black currant fruit, and emerging blue fruit and violets on the toasty cedarwood finish. Pleasant and easy-drinking.
Rated 91/100 Decanter
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