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Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Old Vine Block Peterson Family Vineyard

Tasted 28 April 2016 Napa Valley · Calistoga

Similar to my previous notes from July 2015, with flavors of huge, rich blackberry, blueberry, black licorice, sweet chocolate, cassis, confection sugar, and prominant vanilla. Extracted, with a super ripe plum taste…

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25 July 2015 On the nose, deep chocolate, mocha, dark berry. On the palate, a core of huge, rich blackberry, marionberry, blueberry, sweet chocolate, cassis, and…
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2012

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
2012

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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