Snowden Vineyards Cabernet Franc Melchior Kemper Vineyard wine is an exquisite blend from Napa Valley, California, offering a superb tasting experience. Its beautiful ruby hue is matched by complex flavours. The wine bursts with flavours of ripe red fruit, intertwined with subtle earthy undertones and a hint of spice. Its medium body is supported by smooth tannins and a well-rounded acidity, ensuring a harmonious balance. The finish is long-lasting, with lingering notes of dark chocolate and ripe berries. This commendable wine is an ideal pairing for a variety of dishes, making it a perfect addition to a sophisticated dinner party.

Tasting Notes

A perennial blending component of our Reserve wines of the past, this 2018 is our first release of a 100% Cabernet Franc. We could not be more delighted with this weightless, sublime beauty! It has intoxicating aromas of violets and juniper berries. On the palate it is seamless, ethereal, and long. It is like fine, transparent silk blowing gently in the wind. Flavors of cranberry and cedar ripple and weave, lingering for minutes.

About the Winery

Snowden Vineyards is an enchanting winery nestled in the heart of the world-renowned Napa Valley, California. This prestigious winery revered not only for its award-winning wines, but also for its breathtaking setting.

Established in the early 1950’s, Snowden Vineyards remains a family-owned business, with the Snowden family passionately involved in all aspects of winemaking. The vineyard sprawls over a 23-acre parcel of land on the eastern slopes of the Napa Valley. Here, the distinctive terroir, characterised by its stony soils and lofty altitude, nourishes the vines to produce remarkable wines that embody the essence of this unique landscape.

The winery is famed for its magnificent array of red wines, expertly crafted from classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Among these, the Snowden ‘Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon deserves special mention, renowned as it is for its exquisite balance, elegant structure and compelling, long finish. Equally notable is the winery’s delicious Merlot, which boasts flavours of black cherry and cocoa alongside silky tannins.

Visitors to Snowden Vineyards can anticipate a warm welcome. Their tastings comprise a mix of current releases and library wines, providing a tantalising snapshot of the vineyard’s prestigious portfolio. The winery does not only provide a sumptuous tasting experience, it also offers panoramic views of the Napa Valley, which lends an additional layer of enchantment to the visit.

The winery's emphasis on sustainability and commitment to preserving the integrity of their land further enhances its reputation. They utilise a minimal intervention approach in their winemaking, striving to highlight the pure expressions of the grape in each vintage.

In a region replete with wineries, Snowden Vineyards has successfully carved an exceptional identity. Its harmonious blend of tradition, passion and innovation, have cemented its place as one of the shining jewels in Napa Valley’s viticulture crown; once visited, it is a place not easily forgotten.

As with every good story, however, it has its understated twist. The vineyard is unlike others; it is illustrious yet humble, refined and delightfully imperfect. Maybe it’s time you explored this distinctive vineyard reminiscent of another era. Visiting Snowden Vineyards is, simply put a sublime experience that transcends the typical wine-tasting affair.

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