2022 SWITCHBACK RIDGE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON

TASTING NOTES

At the base of Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley, Dakota Shy blends rich history with modern winemaking. Established in 1836, our estate features redwoods, magnolias, and olive groves. Acquired in 2014, it now produces exceptional wines from Napa Valley’s premier vineyards. Experience the perfect fusion of historical charm and winemaking excellence.

SWITCHBACK RIDGE VINEYARD

Kelly Peterson is at the helm, steering her family’s legacy into its 109th harvest on their property. For over a decade, we’ve courted these grapes, asking our friend Kelly for the opportunity to someday make Cabernet from her family’s singular site – and finally it is here. We’ll almost here – you will have to wait until the Spring to receive it, but I assure you it will be worth the wait! The Switchback Cabernet is luxurious, powerful and wonderfully complex – a testament to impeccable farming and the well-drained soils of this site.

SPECIFICATIONS

AppellationCalistoga
Blend100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Aging18 months, 70% New French Oak
ClonesClone 7
Rootstocks110R
SoilsBale clay loam to Cortina very gravelly loam
Vineyard ManagerMatt Hardin
WinemakerTom Garrett
Production200 cases, 8 barrels