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Cakebread Cellars Merlot(2002)
- Winery:
- Cakebread Cellars
- Varietal:
- Merlot
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- resinous, berry, oak, blackpepper, dried, herbaceous, complex, herb, red grape, black
Vintage:
The 2002 vintage in Napa Valley was blessedly even and consistent. Flowering occurred normally in mid-May, and mild temperatures prevailed throughout the growing season, with just a few brief heat spikes and no rain. These benign conditions allowed the grapes in our Carneros and Napa Valley Merlot vineyards to ripen slowly and evenly, ensuring rich, balanced flavors.
Vineyards:
The grapes for our Merlot come from two classic Napa Valley regions: the cool-climate Carneros district in the southern valley, which delivers bright fruit with crisp acidity, and the mid-valley read more...
- Cakebread Cellars' Napa Valley Merlot displays a very black to purple color; has rich aromas, redolent with fruit; and flavors of blackberries, with subtle hints of black pepper. There are also aromas that hint of black tea leaves and a dried herb, possibly nutmeg. In the background, there is a delicate scent of cedar and vanilla. On the palate, there are fresh plum, black pepper as well as a drop of cassis and cherry-like flavors, which end with just a touch of French oak. As with all our wines, this Merlot is ready for dinner tonight, but it will continue to develop complexity over the next 3-5 years.
- James Laube
- Wine Spectator
- 10/15/05
- 85/100
