Snowden Vineyards 'The Ranch', Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 2022

Since 1955, the Snowdens have farmed their vineyard high above the Napa Valley.
In addition to the stunning views of St. Helena, Rutherford and the San Francisco
Bay, the estate offers four separate sites producing remarkably complex and individualistic wines. Winemaking duties are in the capable hands of Diana
Snowden Seysses. The winery produces Bordeaux blends from their estate vineyards and a small amount of Sauvignon Blanc from a small parcel they call the Lost Vineyard

• Winemaker: Diana Snowden Seysses
• Farming: Sustainable vineyard management with meticulous canopy control and fruit thinning.
  
• Varieties: The Ranch bottling is made up of nearly three forths Cabernet Sauvignon, with blends of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot included.
• Terroir: Altitude: 650-850 feet, Soils: Volcanic sands (Rhyolite), Coolest block located at Lost Orchard Vineyard. All grapes are grown on the Perlite, sandy soils of the property. 
• Vinification: Hand-harvested, Wild yeast fermentation
• Aging: 19 months in 50% new French oak barrels
  
• Tasting Note: A bouquet of sweet tobacco, black cherries, and muscovado sugar. Broad palate with dark fruit layers and soft tannins. Ready to be enjoyed immediately.
• Alcohol %: 15%
• Scores: 91 Point, Wine Spectator; 91 Points, James Suckling