Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The wine has bright red fruit aromatics of lush dark berries and a hint of spice. It is full bodied, bold in character and focused. The tannins are developing with good acidity. Over the next few years, the wine will evolve and is expected to reach maturity in 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.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.