Notes from the Winemaker:
Assertive yet nuanced, the ’16 Brothers was produced from grapes grown in our favorite section of the Brothers Vineyard — comprising less than two acres, situated on a gentle east-facing slope at slightly over 800 feet of elevation — writing in Vinous, critic Antonio Galloni describes the ’16 Brothers as “rich, explosive and savory,” and calls it the best Snowden he has tasted from winemaker Diana Snowden Seysses — 100% Cabernet Sauvignon — aged 17 months in French oak — bottled unfiltered and unfined after 17 months in French oak — writing in The Wine Spectator, critic James Molesworth speaks of the wine’s “alluring freshness and a subtle charcoal hint lingering deftly on the end” — he recommends drinking the ’16 Brothers within the next thirteen years.
Ratings & Reviews
“The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers is the best wine I have tasted from Diana Snowden-Seysses. Rich, explosive and savory, the 2016 dazzles with intensity in all of its dimensions. Graphite, smoke, savory herbs and spice notes wrap around a core of dark fruit in a vertical, towering Cabernet Sauvignon that captures all the vintage has to offer. ” – Antonio Galloni (Dec 2018)
94 Points & #91 Top 100 Wines of 2019 – Wine Spectator:
“Offers a tasty core of plum and blackberry fruit, backed by lively anise and apple wood notes. Restrained overall, with an alluring freshness and a subtle charcoal hint lingering deftly at the end. Drink now through 2032. 639 cases made.” – JM
92 Points – James Suckling:
“A really pretty cab with fresh blueberries, crushed stones and orange zest, plus hints of hazelnuts. Medium body, bright acidity, tightly wound tannins and a fine finish. Lovely purity of fruit. Drink in 2023.” (7 Feb, 2019)
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