Cakebread - North Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (750ml)
Price: $36.99
| Producer | Cakebread |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | North Coast |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 6345 |
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Aromas of pink grapefruit, lemon curd, fresh pear, melon, and passionfruit. Flavors of citrus, kiwi, and lemon zest give way to more subtle hints of mango, guava, and pineapple. Crisp and refreshing, this light-bodied wine beautifully balances concentrated fruit flavors and lively acidity with a gently textured mineral finish.
99% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Semillon
Cakebread Description
The North Coast Sauvignon Blanc grapes come from vineyards in Napa Valley, including, from south to north, Estate ranches in Carneros, Suscol Springs, Rutherford and Calistoga and top vineyard throughout the North Coast. The exceptional fruit from these sites produces a rich, complex Sauvignon Blanc that is simultaneously fresh, crisp and zesty.
Grapes are harvested during the cool nighttime hours to fully capture their fresh, pure flavors and vibrant acidity. Whole-cluster-pressing of the fruit under anaerobic conditions maximizes varietal intensity while minimizing the extraction of astringent compounds from the skins.
The wine was fermented in lots in stainless steel tanks 95%) and concrete eggs (5%), using careful temperature control to develop an expressive range of Sauvignon Blanc characters. The wine was then aged for five months in neutral French oak (64%), stainless steel tanks (32%), and concrete eggs (4%) to enhance complexity before bottling.
James Suckling: 91 Points
Aromas of grilled pineapple, kaffir limes, flint and lemon pith. The palate is light-bodied with bright acidity, giving flavors of guavas, lychees and grapefruit. Vibrant and fresh. Drink now.
