Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
This Cabernet Sauvignon originates from Napa Valley, California, a region world renowned for producing powerful and expressive red wines. Cakebread Cellars, a respected family owned estate since 1973, crafts this wine by blending fruit from a mosaic of prestigious subregions, including the storied terroirs of Rutherford and Oakville, alongside vineyards in Calistoga and the cooler Suscol watershed. The winery's philosophy emphasizes the preservation of fruit purity and site expression through meticulous hand harvesting and tailored winemaking techniques.
Wine Description
The wine presents a deep, dark ruby colour and opens with a fragrant, complex bouquet of ripe blackberry, plum, and boysenberry, accented by subtle notes of dark chocolate, baking spices, and toasty oak. On the palate, the wine is full bodied yet refined, offering a sumptuous profile of dark fruits balanced by bright acidity and velvety, well-integrated tannins. Notes of graphite, cedar, and a hint of minerality emerge before a smooth, lingering finish.
Accolades
"James Suckling - 92 points."
Food Pairing
This wine is an exceptional companion for hearty, protein-rich dishes such as grilled flat iron steak with a shiitake relish, red wine braised short ribs, or a standing rib roast served with horseradish sauce. It also pairs beautifully with venison empanadas or a savory mushroom gravy meatloaf, where the robust tannins are softened by the dish's richness.
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Description
This Cabernet Sauvignon originates from Napa Valley, California, a region world renowned for producing powerful and expressive red wines. Cakebread Cellars, a respected family owned estate since 1973, crafts this wine by blending fruit from a mosaic of prestigious subregions, including the storied terroirs of Rutherford and Oakville, alongside vineyards in Calistoga and the cooler Suscol watershed. The winery's philosophy emphasizes the preservation of fruit purity and site expression through meticulous hand harvesting and tailored winemaking techniques.
Wine Description
The wine presents a deep, dark ruby colour and opens with a fragrant, complex bouquet of ripe blackberry, plum, and boysenberry, accented by subtle notes of dark chocolate, baking spices, and toasty oak. On the palate, the wine is full bodied yet refined, offering a sumptuous profile of dark fruits balanced by bright acidity and velvety, well-integrated tannins. Notes of graphite, cedar, and a hint of minerality emerge before a smooth, lingering finish.
Accolades
"James Suckling - 92 points."
Food Pairing
This wine is an exceptional companion for hearty, protein-rich dishes such as grilled flat iron steak with a shiitake relish, red wine braised short ribs, or a standing rib roast served with horseradish sauce. It also pairs beautifully with venison empanadas or a savory mushroom gravy meatloaf, where the robust tannins are softened by the dish's richness.
