Switchback Ridge

Peterson Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.332 ratings
9.37 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

Drinking this wine tonight by myself watching b-ball must be like hitting a hole in one by yourself , wine needed to be tasted by others to understand what happened tonight , glad I have one left

Drinking this wine tonight by myself watching b-ball must be like hitting a hole in one by yourself , wine needed to be tasted by others to understand what happened tonight , glad I have one left

Apr 4th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Black cassis, fig, date, prune nose. Ripe blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries that have taken on a slight port character. Lots of dark, soft sweet minerality/black earth and not a ton else. Simple but easy to drink.

Black cassis, fig, date, prune nose. Ripe blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries that have taken on a slight port character. Lots of dark, soft sweet minerality/black earth and not a ton else. Simple but easy to drink.

Sep 18th, 2016
Martin G Rivard

Very solid Cab. Great dark fruits

Very solid Cab. Great dark fruits

Feb 4th, 2016
Aaron Means

Didn't find it as intriguing as their Merlot. Probably because this is nowhere near its window of drinking.

Didn't find it as intriguing as their Merlot. Probably because this is nowhere near its window of drinking.

Mar 15th, 2014
Tom Natoci

Two very big & bold Napa Cabs the Switchback pulls it off, the Lewelling may be a little too over the top.

Two very big & bold Napa Cabs the Switchback pulls it off, the Lewelling may be a little too over the top.

Jan 12th, 2013
Joseph Barsky

2009 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. Some sediment. Ut expected at this age. Chocolate and big fruits, tannins resolved. Great wine.

2009 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. Some sediment. Ut expected at this age. Chocolate and big fruits, tannins resolved. Great wine.

Mar 31st, 2019
Mike Mayer

Subtle blue fruit, licorice and earthiness on the nose. Bold tastes of chocolate covered cherries and licorice on the palate. Tannins are ultra sleek. Very nicely integrated wine. I would say it is as good as any Cabernet out there. And the price point is unbelievable. One of the best I've ever had from Napa.

Subtle blue fruit, licorice and earthiness on the nose. Bold tastes of chocolate covered cherries and licorice on the palate. Tannins are ultra sleek. Very nicely integrated wine. I would say it is as good as any Cabernet out there. And the price point is unbelievable. One of the best I've ever had from Napa.

Nov 10th, 2016
George Yasutake

Fabulous wine well structured, fruit forward, nectar!

Fabulous wine well structured, fruit forward, nectar!

Apr 22nd, 2016
Steve Krauszer

Silky smooth. Some oak and tastes of plums. Drinking nicely.

Silky smooth. Some oak and tastes of plums. Drinking nicely.

Oct 14th, 2015
Natasha Humphrey

Always a favorite

Always a favorite

Sep 20th, 2015