Cakebread Cellars
2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
Auction 23 | Lot No. 130
Vintage: 2017
Cakebread Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from small Clone 337 berries for a dense, aromatic, complex wine
- 100% estate fruit from a small block on the esteemed Oakville benchlands
- Aging for 22 months in French oak, of which 55% are new barrels
- Concentrated blackberry, boysenberry and hints of dark chocolate flavors with ripe tannins and a rich finish
Description
For Cabernet Sauvignon, few winemaking areas of the world compare to the Oakville nested appellation, where well-draining soils and an ideal growing climate make for treasured terroir. We take great pride in farming a small block of Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in gravelly soils on a narrow finger coming off of the alluvial fans of the Mayacamas Mountains. Optimal soil composition and sun exposure result in wines displaying opulent fruit, elegant mouthfeel and fine structure. Crafted from Clone 337 Cabernet Sauvignon berries which are small in size yet intense in aroma and flavor, our Premiere Napa Valley Oakville block selection rests for 22 months in 55 percent new French oak barrels. The result is an exquisite combination of complexity and balance.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
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
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cakebread Cellars Napa Green Winery | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 23 | |
| SODHANI Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Estate Grown | 22 |
| Livingston Moffett Wines, LLC | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Howell Mountain | 15 | |
| von Strasser Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | Rudy's Choice | 15 |
| VIADER Vineyards and Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Roaring Twenties | 14 |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 12 | |
| Cakebread Cellars | 2006 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | Dancing Bear Ranch | 12 |
| Provenance Vineyards | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Estate Grown Private Reserve | 12 |
| Buehler Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | The Terrace | 10 |
| Flora Springs Winery and Vineyards | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Terra 4 | 10 |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | An Original Blend From A Napa Valley Original | 7 |
| Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Clone 29 | 7 |
| Provenance Vineyards | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Georges III Block A1 | 7 |
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