Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied wine. The rounded mouthfeel is persistent in the long and lingering opulent finish. This vintage has aromas of ripe jammy berries, oak, and licorice. With good tannin structure and balanced acidity on the palate, you can taste hints of vanilla, black cherry, cassis, and plum.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Lots of black plum, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, roasted coffee bean and tobacco leaf on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, plush tannins. Layers of juicy fruit and chocolate with some savory black-olive notes on the finish. Try from 2022.
Priest Ranch is a Napa Valley wine brand driven by a passion for bold flavors, unforgettable experiences, and a deep connection to the land. Crafted from 100% estate-grown fruit, every Priest Ranch wine is produced and bottled to express the distinctive character of its origin. From powerful Cabernet Sauvignon and the iconic Snake Oil blend to vibrant Sauvignon Blanc, the wines embody an adventurous spirit and a commitment to exceptional quality from vine to bottle.
Blending culinary curiosity, craftsmanship, and Napa Valley hospitality, Priest Ranch invites wine lovers to experience wine through a more flavorful and inspired lens. Rich textures, layered complexity, and approachable elegance make these wines equally suited for celebratory dinners, casual gatherings, and memorable food pairings. Each bottle reflects a philosophy that great wine is best enjoyed as part of a shared experience around the table.
Located in the heart of Napa Valley in Yountville, California, the Priest Ranch tasting room offers guests an immersive introduction to the brand's distinctive style and sense of place. Visitors can explore estate-grown wines through thoughtfully curated tastings that combine bold wines with creative culinary elements. Whether discovering Priest Ranch for the first time or returning to a favorite vintage, guests are welcomed into a world where adventurous wines, elevated food experiences, and warm hospitality come together in memorable ways.
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.