2020
Snake

Powerful
Red Wine
SKU: JRENSN203
$120
|
$96 Member Price*
*Wine Society Members receive preferred pricing. Learn More
Description

Stunningly SLEEK and smooth, with elaborate flavor patterns like the skin of a snake, this bottle’s STRIKING elixir has fangs that will provoke the serpent within you… charming its way into a TRANSCENDENT euphoria.

Tasting Notes
Aroma: 

Unleashing an enticing bouquet of dark currant, crushed blackberries, and alluring spice, this full-bodied vintage is a masterpiece of complexity.

Palate: 

This wine showcases flavors of sun-drenched earth, succulent raspberry, delicate violet, and a subtle hint of alluring sandalwood. The 2020 Snake is impeccably polished with a long and invigorating finish that is both crisp and gratifying, leaving you with a feeling of pure satisfaction and a deep yearning for another glass.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

A Cabernet Sauvignon based blend, the 2020 Snake comes from three prized vineyards across Napa Valley: Rutherford, Oakville, and Yountville.

Tech Notes
  • Varietal:
    • 52% Cabernet Sauvignon
    • 29% Petite Syrah
    • 19% Malbec
  • Region: Napa Valley
    • Three Napa Valley vineyards
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • pH: 3.63
  • T/A: 6.7
  • Aging:
    • Aged in 100% French oak
    • 20% New oak
    • 19 Months
PDF icon jcb-snake-2020.pdf
Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
New York strip steak, Grilled Crown Roast of Lamb
Cheese & Nuts:
Gruyere Monte Christo Sandwich
Fruits & Vegetables:
Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb and Pine Nuts
Sauces:
Boysenberry Compote

You May Also Enjoy