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2012

Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard

Tasted 14 February 2016 California · Napa Valley

Similar to my previous CT note on 07/19/2015, but I gave this a 94 this go-around; it is arguably pushing into the 95 range for me, but just not at this precise moment. The initial PnP was pretty tight and high-toned…

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22 March 2018 Previous notes apply. Black and dark red currant, black licorice, and cedar notes dominated this time around. Some asphalt and earthy minerality hit… 8 December 2017 PnP was a tad tight and linear, but after a few hours of stretchy-time, it stopped being a wallflower and its flavors started to arrive to the party.… 2 May 2017 It's been over a year since I last had this wine. PnP and it was ready to consume, though I will say that some air in the glass allowed more of the… 19 July 2015 Tasted at Phifer Pavitt alongside SBR's '12 Petite and SBR's '11 Cabernet and '11 Petite.
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Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

California · Napa Valley

Same as previous notes. A decent amount of mid-palate concentration (though more on the elegant side of things overall), with some black mineral-laced fruit that added interest throughout…

Reviewed 5 November 2018
2012

Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

California · Napa Valley

Red and black currant, red and black cherry, spice, and some sweet cedar notes make up the 2012 SBR Reserve Cabernet. A fine wine all the way around, with a super smooth, polished entry as soon as…

Reviewed 11 September 2018
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Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

California · Napa Valley

It's been over a year since I last had this wine. Notes of blackberry, black currant, mocha, cedar, black pebbles, fresh vanilla bean, and allspice. A really nice depth of flavor; The attack was full…

Reviewed 9 May 2018
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