Winemaker Notes
Bold and approachable. An outstanding representation of our favorite two acre block within the Brothers Vineyard, the ‘22 draws you in with aromas of violets, pencil shavings and black plums. Full and rich, swelling with black cherries, cigar boxes and Christmas pudding spices, the wine is a showstopper – layered and long with silkier tannins than are usual for this block. It’s delicious now and should remain so as it develops for decades to come.
Blend: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Perfumed and lifted aromas of wild blackberries, olive tapenade and violets. The palate is full-bodied with silky smooth tannins and bright acidity, showing notes of mulberries, sarsaparilla and spices. Nicely balanced and giving. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers Vineyard, Snowden's version of a big Cab, is from a special two-acre block of the vineyard and was aged 18 months in 30% new French oak. Despite the menthol and cedar notes, some delicate tea-like nuances still come through, alongside mixed red and black cherries. It's full-bodied, moderately concentrated, juicy and fresh, with some fine-grained tannins framing the finish.
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Wine Spectator
A distinctive red, offering logan berry and mulberry fruit that leans toward sedated but still shows underlying energy, along with stylish details of rooibos tea, mulled anise and iris. A succulent edge emerges through the finish, which alone sets this a part in this vintage. A solid effort.
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.