Reviews & Ratings

2011 Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc "Napa"

Winery: Cakebread Cellars

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 88% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Semillon, & 4% Sauvignon Musque

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: March 10, 2013

Wine Review: This pale yellow colored Sauvignon Blanc from Napa opens with mild grapefruit bouquet with a hint of tangerine. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a mild slightly tart grapefruit with notes of white pepper and minerality. I also detected a touch of tangerine and lime. The finish is dry and its flavors are very refreshing. This wine would pair very well with oysters on the half shell and sushi. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our 2011 Sauvignon Blanc reflects all the positive attributes of a cool growing season. It's wonderfully fresh and aromatic, with bright scents of pink grapefruit, gooseberry, melon and green apple. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with rich, vibrant citrus (grapefruit and kiwi), honeydew melon, spice and mineral flavors balanced by excellent acidity and a long, refreshing, mineral/chalky finish reminiscent of a fine White Bordeaux. A superb aperitif wine, our 2011 Sauvignon Blanc is also wonderfully versatile with food, especially salads and lighter seafood, poultry and pasta dishes. Enjoy it over the next 3-5 years

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