Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon

Switchback Ridge sources its Cabernet Sauvignon from the Peterson Family Vineyard, located in the Napa Valley AVA. The vineyard's volcanic hillside soils contribute to the wine's structured tannins and concentrated dark fruit character.

Switchback Ridge typically ages their Cabernet Sauvignon in French oak barrels for approximately 20 to 22 months before bottling. This extended barrel maturation contributes to the wine's notes of cedar, vanilla, and integrated tannic structure.

The full body and firm tannins of Switchback Ridge Cabernet pair well with rich preparations like grilled ribeye steak, braised short ribs, or aged hard cheeses such as aged cheddar or Parmigiano-Reggiano. The wine's dark fruit and cedar notes complement smoky, savory flavors particularly well.

Grapes grown on Howell Mountain benefit from higher elevation, cooler nighttime temperatures, and well-drained volcanic soils, which tend to produce wines with more intense color, firmer tannins, and greater aging potential than valley-floor fruit. These mountain-grown wines often display darker berry flavors and a more structured backbone.