Snowden Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch, 2022 new-arrival and gentian root—into non-GMO neutral

and gentian root—into non-GMO neutral grain spirit for two weeks of maceration

Christopher Loewen farms these ancient

so there's no blending to sand down the edges

The Wine Advocate

while the tannins are well-integrated and provide a silky texture

Snowden Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch, 2022 new-arrival and gentian root—into non-GMO neutralSnowdens The Ranch is one of those under the radar Napa Cabs that delivers year after yeara blend of fruit from their high elevation vineyard tucked between Rutherford and St. Helena, made with care and zero excess. The 2022 vintage brings a beautiful balance: dark cherry, blackberry, cedar, and dusty cocoa, with floral lift and just the right amount of structure. Its rich but not heavy, with fine tannins and a savory edge that gives it a little old