Snowden 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Brothers Vyd., Napa Valley, Magnum, 1.5L

Magnum, 1.5 Liter

The Snowden ranch lies on the eastern slopes of the Napa Valley overlooking the towns of Rutherford and St. Helena. Premium wine grapes have been farmed on the property since it was homesteaded in 1878. The Snowdens came to the ranch in 1955. All of the wines are produced exclusively from fruit grown on the property. The Brothers Vineyard is an 11 acre Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard located on a relatively flat plateau at the top of the first row of mountains on the east side of the Napa Valley. The elevation ranges from approximately 800 to 850 feet. The soil is a remarkably uniform volcanic rhyolite. The western portion of the Brothers Vineyard is called "Palomino Hill." Palomino Hill has been producing premium wine grapes for over 130 years and has proven to be the best terroir on the property for Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermented entirely with natural yeasts and aged 18 months in French Oak, 40% new.

The Wine Advocate scored this 93 points saying "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers Vineyard is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. This is a beauty and clearly the star of the red wine portfolio. Dense purple, with loads of cassis, blackberry, licorice and graphite, the wine hits the palate with considerable authority, impressive purity and only a hint of new oak (only 45% new barriques were utilized ). The finish was long, full-bodied and silky. This can be drunk now, or cellared for 20-25 years."