Cakebread Cellars - Benchland Beacon
Vintage Perspective Auction
Auction | Lot No. 17
Cakebread Cellars - Benchland Beacon
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Highlights
- Benchland Beacon
- 24 – Cakebread Cellars, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Benchland Select, Oakville, 750ml (Standard)
- 750-ml
Description
The Cakebread Cellars team delights in highlighting the personalities of its estate vineyards through gentle approaches in the cellar, so that each unique origin shines through in its top-rated wines. A shining beacon of this storied winery’s portfolio is its Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon, and your lot includes two cases of the lustrous 2008 vintage. Your wine was crafted from two exceptional vineyards in Napa Valley’s gently sloping western benchlands, including Hill Ranch in the heart of the famed Rutherford nested appellation not far from the winery. Both sites enjoy ideal eastern exposures, well-drained soils and mild afternoon temperatures, resulting in uniform fruit ripening and wines of impressive depth and elegance. In 2008, 60% of the Benchland Select grapes came from the Hill Ranch, with 40% from the esteemed Oakville nested appellation. The 2008 growing season started with heavy rains in the winter, along with drought conditions and frost in the spring. Coupled with heat during grape set, this reduced the size of the crop, greatly concentrating flavors. The clear and mild summer that year provided ideal conditions for the full maturation of the grapes, with the perfect balance of sugar and acidity. Your resulting wine is full of dark fruit, dark chocolate and supple oak, ending with a long, elegant finish.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Stephanie Jacobs
Winemaker, Cakebread Cellars
I started school with every intention of becoming a beer brewer, but during my pre-requisite winemaking classes, I realized wine was my true passion and calling. An internship with Chalone and early jobs with Perry Creek vineyards and Bogle winery further confirmed that I had made the right choice. I joined Cakebread in 2004 as Enologist and became Assistant Winemaker in 2008, along with the role of Pinot Noir Project Leader in 2012. I had the benefit of learning from the talented Julianne Laks during her 30+ year tenure at Cakebread, along with Jack Cakebread and Bruce Cakebread who were the winery’s first and second winemakers.
Country born: United States
Education: BS in Fermentation Science, UC Davis
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Make fruit forward wines that are balanced, complex, and respectful of the unique character of the vineyard
Winery Distribution
Cakebread Cellars - Benchland Beacon is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Cakebread Cellars - Benchland Beacon Contact: Dani Drezner
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International:
- Canada ( Charton Hobbs Inc. )
- China ( ASC Fine Wines )
- Costa Rica ( Felipe Motta C.R.S.A )
- Czech Republic ( California Wines )
- Denmark ( Napa Valley DK )
- Guam ( Titan Imports )
- Hong Kong ( Fine Vintage Far East LTD. )
- India ( Brindco Sales Ltd. )
- Ireland ( Febvre & Company LTD. )
- Japan ( Jeroboam CO. )
- Mexico ( Vinoteca S.A. )
- Panama, Republic of ( Felipe Motta E Hijo S.A. )
- Philippines ( Happy Living )
- Singapore ( Culina Private LTD. )
- South Korea ( Shinseagae L&B )
- Sweden ( Ward Wines AB )
- Switzerland ( American Wines Factory AG )
- Thailand ( California Pacific Wines )
- United Arab Emirates ( African & Eastern Limited )
- United Kingdom ( Corney & Barrow )
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