Cakebread Benchland 2019 Cabernet Napa 750mL

Cakebread Benchland Select focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley's western benchlands, where well-drained soils and moderate afternoon sun support slow ripening.

Key details

• Origin: Napa Valley, California, USA
• Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• ABV: 14.9%
• Includes Hill Ranch fruit in Rutherford
• Sugar Level: Dry
• Body: Medium- to full-bodied

Flavor profile

Concentrated dark fruit and a polished structure define the wine, with the exact-wine producer notes adding mocha, vanilla and dark chocolate.

Cellaring & drinking window

Wine Spectator suggests enjoying through 2030 for this wine. Open now for fruit and a polished texture, or cellar well-stored bottles toward that horizon. This is a flavor-development estimate, not an expiry date. Store unopened in darkness at a stable temperature around 55°F (13°C), away from vibration; keep natural-cork bottles on their side.

Pairing & serving

Pair with grilled steak or roast lamb. Serve around 60–64°F; taste first and give it 30–60 minutes of air if the tannins feel closed.

After opening & when to enjoy

Recork and refrigerate after opening. Enjoy the same day for the fullest aroma, or assess the next day before serving; developed wines can fade quickly. Let the pour warm slightly before drinking.

Ingredient notes

Contains sulfites.

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