Snowden Brothers Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

(Winemaker: Diana Snowden)

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

"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." - 93 PTS, JOE CZERWINSKI, WINE ADVOCATE

"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers Vineyard is dark and brooding in feel. Black cherry, plum, new leather, spice and espresso are front and center. Here, the fruit profile leans toward the darker end of the spectrum, and the oak imprint is quite a bit stronger. Rough, angular contours on the finish need time to meld together, but there is good substance throughout." - 92 PTS, ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS MEDIA (01/2024)

"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." - 92 PTS, WINE SPECTATOR

DISTRIBUTOR NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “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 predominately volcanic rhyolite. The wines do not go through extended maceration or presoak and are always made without the use of any nutrient or yeast additions. After fermentation, the wines are aged for 19 months in French Oak, 50% new and 50% used.”