2009 Snowden The Ranch Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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This wine is sumptuous, full-bodied & velvety. It is very approachable and food versatile.

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Ratings 93RP

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2009 Snowden The Ranch Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ENLARGE

2009 Snowden The Ranch Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

For three generations Snowden family has been farming red wine grapes on their ranch located on the eastern slope of the Napa Valley overlooking the towns of Rutherford and St. Helena. The property is in the heartland of vineyards of distinction and character; it touches both the Rutherford and St. Helena appellations, and the Howell Mountain appellation is a few hundred yards away. The vineyards are planted well above the valley floor, protecting them from temperature extremes, on well-drained perlite soils. The wines from this exceptional site are layered, powerful and harmonious. For fifty years we, the Snowdens, have been stewards of this vineyard. We invite you to discover our remarkable, world-class wines.

ROBERT PARKER RATING: 93

ROBERT PARKER REVIEW: The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch bursts from the glass with masses of dark red fruit, tobacco, licorice and cassis. The wine shows marvelous depth and texture as the aromas and flavors build effortlessly to the dramatic, sweeping finish. This is a superb effort, and certainly one of the very finest Napa Valley wines available for the money. This is a big and hugely delicious wine. In 2009 the blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18.2% Cabernet Franc and 6.8% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.

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Awesome Cabernet Review by frenchie

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A red-fruit driven with aromas of cedar, spices, it has fine tannins, what a well-balanced Cabernet made once again by Snowden! 2009 was an almost perfect growing season and the wine is beautiful!! (Posted on 1/17/12)