Cakebread Cellars
2009 Red Wine
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 10
Vintage: 2009
Cakebread Cellars
Red Wine
Napa Valley
20 cases produced
Description
This wine displays the elegance of Napa Valley
terroir through the fruit of exceptional estate
vineyards from several appellations within the
Vaca Mountain Range: 75% Cabernet Franc
(Suscol Springs Estate Vineyard), 5% Cabernet
Sauvignon (Dancing Bear Ranch on Howell
Mountain), 10% Merlot (Dancing Bear Ranch
on Howell Mountain), and 10% Syrah
(Carneros). Blended from 100% 2009 vintage,
it will be aged for 23 months in 50% new
French oak barrels. Accentuated aromatics of
blackberry, blueberry and mocha are highlighted
with violets. Flavors of blackberry,
black cherry and fresh plums show finely
textured tannins, depth of fruit concentration
and fresh acidity for balanced perfection.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Julianne Laks
Winemaker, Cakebread Cellars
I started college studying chemistry, then when my family moved to the Napa Valley and I fell in love with the wine industry. My father worked as a winery engineer for Robert Mondavi Winery, and he enlightened me with winery design and layout for energy conservation. I was fortunate to work with Myron Nightingale, where I learned the fine art of blending.
Country born: United States
Education: BS in Fermentation Science UCD; worked alongside Myron Nightingale with great appreciation for his sensory skills and humorous view of life; I briefly got to know Andre Tschelicheff while working at Beaulieu Vineyard and admired his passion for great wine and his intimate knowledge of the vineyards.
Years in the wine industry: 30+ years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Showcase the best fruit in Napa Valley, and don't cover it up. Let the vineyard speak through the wine.
The Vintage Group
1A, 5905 11 Street SE
Calgary AB T2H 2A6
Canada
403-261-7745
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Vintage Group:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caspar Estate | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Rutherford | 18 (2014) | |
| Coquerel Family Wine Estates | 2013 | Sauvignon Blanc | Calistoga | 18 (2014) | |
| Ehlers Estate | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 16 (2012) | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2009 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Cakebread Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (Kobrand)
- Alaska (Kobrand)
- Arkansas (Kobrand)
- California (Kobrand)
- Colorado (Kobrand)
- Connecticut (Kobrand)
- Delaware (Kobrand)
- Florida (Kobrand)
- Georgia (Kobrand)
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- Hawaii (Kobrand)
- Idaho (Kobrand)
- Illinois (Kobrand)
- Indiana (Kobrand)
- Iowa (Kobrand)
- Kansas (Kobrand)
- Kentucky (Kobrand)
- Louisiana (Kobrand)
- Maine (Kobrand)
- Maryland (Kobrand)
- Massachusetts (Kobrand)
- Michigan (Kobrand)
- Minnesota (Kobrand)
- Mississippi (Kobrand)
- Missouri (Kobrand)
- Montana (Kobrand)
- Nebraska (Kobrand)
- New Hampshire (Kobrand)
- New Jersey (Kobrand)
- New Mexico (Kobrand)
- New York (Kobrand)
- North Carolina (Kobrand)
- Ohio (Kobrand)
- Oklahoma (Kobrand)
- Oregon (Kobrand)
- Pennsylvania (Kobrand)
- Rhode Island (Kobrand)
- South Carolina (Kobrand)
- Tennessee (Kobrand)
- Texas (Kobrand)
- Utah (Kobrand)
- Vermont (Kobrand)
- Virginia (Kobrand)
- Washington (Kobrand)
- West Virginia (Kobrand)
- Wisconsin (Kobrand)
- Wyoming (Kobrand)
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)