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2019 Priest Ranch Snake Oil

2019 Priest Ranch Snake Oil

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Tasting Notes

Our 2019 Snake Oil is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and selected from three premier cabernet blocks on the property. This wine beautifully expresses fruit and terroir with notes of dark plum, cedar, tobacco spice, and a hint of fresh mint. Prevalent tannins lead the palate but are balanced by big flavors of cassis and dark chocolate. Snake Oil is a deep and full-bodied wine with rich complexity that allows the potential to age for many years.

wine specs

Vintage 2019

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation Napa Valley

Vineyard Designation Somerston Estate

Acid 5.25 g/L

pH 3.89

Alcohol Percentage 15.4

Aging Time 24 months in 75% new French Oak, 25% in once used French oak barrels

Sugar 1.8

Production Notes

In 2019, the grapes for this wine were chosen from three hillside blocks – Block 56, Block 58 and Block 98.

Vineyard Notes

The historic Priest Ranch is now part of the Somerston Estate, a significant property totaling 1,682 acres, with 230 acres planted to hillside vineyards. Dramatic elevations of the vineyards define and distinguish the estate, ranging from 800 ft to 1,615 ft above sea level.

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