1997 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 2004-2016, Robert Parker, Jun 2002

This outstanding effort may be the finest Cabernet Sauvignon Snowden has yet produced. An opaque purple color is followed by sweet, chocolatey, blackberry, and cassis flavors, full body, plenty of depth, and a chewy, long finish revealing sweet tannin as well as spicy wood. It will be even better with 2-3 more years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2016. Tel. (707) 963-4292

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

85
85/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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85 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 85/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Full medium ruby. Slightly porty, high-toned aromas of cassis and currant seed, plus a faint weedy nuance. Fairly concentrated flavors of cassis and menthol, but elevated acidity contributes to the impression of greenness. Somewhat pinched on the back half.

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Snowden
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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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