{"product_id":"priest-ranch-snake-oil-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-2018","title":"Priest Ranch Snake Oil Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe 2018 Snake Oil has a beautiful deep and rich ruby color. On the nose, there are pleasant complex aromas of earth and spice with notes of warm chocolate mocha. Hints of blueberry, black cherries, and berry cobbler immediately scream from the glass. This wine has muscular tannins that grip at the beginning and linger to a beautiful silky long finish. Although graceful now, you can cellar for 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eVINEYARD NOTES\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe historic Priest Ranch is now part of the Somerston Estate, a significant property totaling 1,615 acres, with 222 acres planted to hillside vineyards. Dramatic elevations of the vineyards define and distinguish the estate, ranging from 800 ft to 2,400 ft above sea level. In 2018, the grapes for this wine were chosen from three hillside blocks - Block 56, Block 58 and Block 98.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREVIEW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Snake Oil needs a little swirling to reveal emerging notes of freshly crushed blackcurrants, blackberry pie and mulberries plus suggestions of tilled soil, cedar chest and Indian spices with a touch of roses. The full-bodied palate completely coats the mouth with opulent black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, supported by velvety tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and perfumed.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Wine Advocate 93+ Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Priest Ranch Snake Oil is all Cabernet Sauvignon, from a trio of hillside vineyards on the Somerston Estate. It has beautiful blueberry and plum fruits as well as notes of sappy herbs, violets, and bouquet garni. More medium-bodied, focused, and elegant, it shines for its purity, freshness, and length. It’s a classic 2018 that will have 15+ years of longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWINEMAKING \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 2018 Snake Oil was handpicked, sorted, and fermented naturally, then aged for 24 months in 75% new French oak barrels and 25% once-used French oak barrels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHARVEST NOTES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe early half of 2018 brought us moderate temperature allowing for a long growing season.   We had a majority of our rainfall in February followed by a mild Spring.  Then summer brought consistent temperatures with little heat spikes.  This weather allowed for longer hang time and for the fruit to ripen at a slower rate.  The 2018 harvest at our estate began in late August and resulted in exceptional quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.priestranchwines.com\/recipes\/Miso-Tahini-Bacon\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eMiso Tahini Bacon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.priestranchwines.com\/recipes\/Garlic-Crusted-Prime-Beef-Tenderloin\"\u003eGarlic Crusted Prime Beef Tenderloin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cypressgrovecheese.com\/\"\u003eMidnight Moon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beehivecheese.com\/\"\u003eBarely Buzzed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eVarietal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eNapa Valley\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eVineyard Designation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSomerston Estate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eHarvest Date\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e10\/9\/18 through 10\/30\/18\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eSugar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e1.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eAcid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e5.25 g\/L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003epH\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e3.89\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eAging\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e24 months in 75% new French Oak, 25% in once used French oak barrels\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eBottling Date\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e10\/21\/2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eAlcohol %\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e15.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e93\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Priest Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default 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