Rating 97
Style Red
Blend , Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Napa County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.9%
Price $85.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-09-16

Perfect For

Long-Term Aging, Special Occasion Splurges, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot

Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Review

This is a classic, exceptional, Napa Valley wine (and not all Cab) with a huge waft of pepper and cannabis upon first pour. It’s full bodied and intense dark fruit (blackberries, cherries) with tons of depth on the palate. But with all the intensity, it is extremely well balanced. The tannin is softening, the acidity is just right and it can still age longer.

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Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This is a classic, exceptional, Napa Valley wine (and not all Cab) with a huge waft of pepper and cannabis upon first pour. It’s full bodied and intense dark fruit (blackberries, cherries) with tons of depth on the palate. But with all the intensity, it is extremely well balanced. The tannin is softening, the acidity is just right and it can still age longer.

Reviewed On: 09-16-2019
97
POINTS
Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This is a classic, exceptional, Napa Valley wine (and not all Cab) with a huge waft of pepper and cannabis upon first pour. It’s full bodied and intense dark fruit (blackberries, cherries) with tons of depth on the palate. But with all the intensity, it is extremely well balanced. The tannin is softening, the acidity is just right and it can still age longer.

Reviewed On: 09-16-2019