Cakebread Cellars
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
This bottle is a special one because it is the last bottle I have from when I worked at this winery back in 2012. On the nose, there’s dark fruit up front, blackberry, blueberry, currants, layered with leather, tobacco, a little campfire smoke, and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, there’s still a thread of acidity, but the fruit has mostly stepped back. What lingers is a touch of dried cherry and more of those earthy, evolved notes: turned soil and well-integrated oak.
This bottle is a special one because it is the last bottle I have from when I worked at this winery back in 2012. On the nose, there’s dark fruit up front, blackberry, blueberry, currants, layered with leather, tobacco, a little campfire smoke, and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, there’s still a thread of acidity, but the fruit has mostly stepped back. What lingers is a touch of dried cherry and more of those earthy, evolved notes: turned soil and well-integrated oak.
Aug 22nd, 2026
Black cherry,blackberry and plum just a fantastic wine loved it.
Black cherry,blackberry and plum just a fantastic wine loved it.
Jan 29th, 2015
On the nose: fresh-cut jalapeños and chives. Classy,
On the nose: fresh-cut jalapeños and chives. Classy,
May 20th, 2014
Light, mild fruit, peppery on the nose and finish.
Light, mild fruit, peppery on the nose and finish.
Feb 19th, 2021A little V Day wine. This bottle is aging well, the right mix of bold and soft, good structure, nice blend of acidity.
A little V Day wine. This bottle is aging well, the right mix of bold and soft, good structure, nice blend of acidity.
Feb 15th, 2018
Held on to this for 3 years before sharing. Well worth the wait. Has all the flavor you would expect from a fantastic cab. 2010 vintage
Held on to this for 3 years before sharing. Well worth the wait. Has all the flavor you would expect from a fantastic cab. 2010 vintage
Aug 29th, 2017