About
Snowden Vineyards produces classically styled, terroir-driven wines reflecting the unique heritage and character of their site. The Snowden family has stewarded the 160-acre ranch since 1955, with grape-growing history dating back to 1878. Four generations emphasize site, vintage, variety, and tradition across their woodlands and vineyards.
terroir-driven Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards like Brothers, Los Ricos, The Ranch
classically styled wines emphasizing site, vintage, variety, and tradition
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What They Make
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Brothers Vineyard
From a small and favored site at our family property, 2022 gave us a Brothers that's bold and complex, yet balanced and remarkably approachable
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Los Ricos Vineyard
Our ninth vintage of this vineyard-designated, terroir-driven Cabernet Sauvignon from the Los Ricos Vineyard, a very small, east-facing patch at the southwest corner of the ranch
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch
Rich and approachable, the '22 Ranch is a terroir-driven wine produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in our Lost Orchard and Pool blocks, blended with Merlot and Petit Verdot
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Dum Spiro Spero
Rich, bold, delicious -- and determined -- our only red wine from the 2020 vintage. Special Cuvee
2022 Cabernet Franc Melchior Kemper Vineyard
An unblended, hillside Cabernet Franc made in the classic style -- with the nuance and gentleness of the 2022 vintage
2023 Mourvèdre Ward Eisan Vineyard
Whole-cluster fermented by wild, native yeasts, deeply textured and savory, vibrant and earthy. New Release - Limited Quantity
2023 Petit Verdot Levi Philander Davis Vineyard
A powerful, distinctive wine made entirely from Petit Verdot grapes -- 348 bottles produced. New Release!
2023 Grenache Ward Eisan Vineyard
A Grenache from Snowden! Unruly and luscious, bursting with lively red fruit! New Release - Limited Quantity
2024 Sauvignon Blanc Sunninghill
From a single acre block at 800 feet of elevation, we make our Sauvignon Blanc in a classic style, balancing pure fruit aromas and flavors with the minerality of wet stone. 2025 Vintage Release Date May 15, 2026
2024 Rosé of Merlot Lost Vineyard
Our bright, supple early-harvest rosé – for the moment when a warm summer afternoon turns toward evening. New Release!
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch
A terroir-driven, estate-specific Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon in the classic style. New Release!
Cousins 2022 Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot
The second vintage of this new offering from the Snowden Cousins -- a bright and bouncy Merlot from high in the Santa Cruz Mountains -- produced from organic grapes following the highest standards of sustainability.
Awards
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast for 2020 The Ranch
2020
92 Points, Wine Spectator for 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Latest News
New releases including 2023 Mourvèdre, Petit Verdot, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch; 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (release 2026), Rosé of Merlot; Cousins 2022 Merlot.