Snowden
Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
This one’s got a complex bouquet of violets, pencil shavings, and black plums. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, swelling with black cherries, cigar box, and Christmas pudding spices. 1.5 hour decant on the reserve.
This one’s got a complex bouquet of violets, pencil shavings, and black plums. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, swelling with black cherries, cigar box, and Christmas pudding spices. 1.5 hour decant on the reserve.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2026This is a very beautiful wine. Poised and delicious.
This is a very beautiful wine. Poised and delicious.
1 person found it helpfulMar 4th, 2015
My fault for opening too soon sooooo, we'll see.
My fault for opening too soon sooooo, we'll see.
1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2013Elegant complex and nice balance surprised the alcohol was over 15%.
Elegant complex and nice balance surprised the alcohol was over 15%.
Oct 1st, 2016Extremely elegant. As included In Pursuit of Balance.
Extremely elegant. As included In Pursuit of Balance.
Jan 27th, 2016
Blackberry cobbler. Aggressive tannins. High alcohol.
Blackberry cobbler. Aggressive tannins. High alcohol.
Mar 8th, 2015
This wine knows more about the user than the user can know about it.
Representing Big Napa. 15% abv. Good wine, but not exactly my bag...
This wine knows more about the user than the user can know about it.
Representing Big Napa. 15% abv. Good wine, but not exactly my bag...

1hr+ decant. Dark purple color. More Bordeaux than Napa. Nose had anise, cedar, and dark fruit. Same on the palate with touches of smoke and tar. Medium plus depth and solid finish. Was a little tart, sour on occasion but overall very nice.
1hr+ decant. Dark purple color. More Bordeaux than Napa. Nose had anise, cedar, and dark fruit. Same on the palate with touches of smoke and tar. Medium plus depth and solid finish. Was a little tart, sour on occasion but overall very nice.
Oct 8th, 2022




