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Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Old Vine Block Peterson Family Vineyard

Tasted 19 January 2016 Napa Valley · Calistoga

Same as my CT notes from October 2015, except that this really presented itself with a rich smoothness that was even more notable than a few months ago. I bumped this up to 94 points. Unbelievably smooth considering…

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26 October 2015 PnP revealed a massive wine, with powerful tannins, alcohol, and gobs of extracted fruit and liqueur-like berry flavors.
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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…

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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…

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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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