Switchback Ridge Wines
Winery
Love & Legacy in Every Bottle!
Switchback Ridge wines are sourced exclusively from the Peterson Family Vineyard in Calistoga. The property has been in the Peterson family since 1914 and encompasses nearly 100 acres at the mouth of Dutch Henry Canyon, which is located at the northeastern end of the Napa Valley. The rich, rocky soils of this beautiful vineyard site consistently produce low yields of intensely flavored fruit, resulting in extremely concentrated, fruit-driven wines that are the hallmark of Switchback Ridge. Winemaker Bob Foley is the talent behind Switchback Ridge. He has been making wine in the Napa Valley for over 40 years and has been crafting the Switchback Ridge wines since the first vintage in 1999.
Switchback Ridge Wines
Switchback Ridge Merlot
Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah
Napa Valley
Peterson Family Vineyard | Calistoga
Composition: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 15.2%
Aging: 18 months; 100% French Oak
Number of Cases Produced: 1,144
Enticing red fruit bowl aromas of raspberry, red cherry and cassis are graced with just a hint of savory spice. These flavors flood the palate with a rich mouthful of deliciousness that brings on espresso-like nuances. The structure and balance resolve in a mouth-coating finish that seems to go on forever. - Bob Foley, Winemaker
- JEB DUNNUCK | 94 points
Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah
Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah
Napa Valley
Peterson Family Vineyard | Calistoga
Composition: 100% Petite Sirah (26% Old Vine Block)
Alcohol: 16.5%
Aging: 16 months; mostly neutral
Number of Cases Produced: 451
Opaque and inky in appearance; black fruit jelly and a hint of briar in the aroma. On the palate discover a flood of mouth-filling berry flavors and ample chewy tannin, followed by a finish that seems to go on for 30 minutes. You probably should chew this one! - Bob Foley, Winemaker
Purely Domestic Wine Report 93 points
Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Peterson Family Vineyard | Calistoga
Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 15.5%
Aging: 18 months; 100% French Oak
Number of Cases Produced: 1,071
Intense dark fruit aromas of black cherry and black currant indicate the ripeness and purity of this beautiful Cabernet. The structural framework is sturdy, while tannin grips very gently, carrying the fruit flavors with a trace of vanilla into a long, graceful finish. - Bob Foley, Winemaker
JEB DUNNUCK 96+ points