Winemaker Notes
Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful, full-bodied Napa Valley wine. On the nose, this wine has hints of cherry cola, vanilla, and dark fruit. The finish is a rounded mouthfeel that is persistent in the long and lingering opulent finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
With forthright flavors of boysenberry, loganberry and black fig pâte de fruit pumping through, this solid, juicy red is laced with graphite and alder hints, which provide form and contrast through the dark, winey finish.
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James Suckling
Aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, cassis and baking spices. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Creamy berries and a firm, generous finish.
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.