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Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc(2003)
- Winery:
- Cakebread Cellars
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- citrus, grapefruit, mineral, fruit, (tropical) fruit, melons, crisp, melon, caramel, apple
Vintage
The 2003 vintage was a real roller-coaster ride. After a warm, dry March, April was cold and wet, retarding development of the vines and adversely affecting grape set on several varieties. The summer months were generally cool, auguring a late season, but heat spells in August and early September kick-started the harvest, enabling the fruit to achieve full maturity. Because yields were down and berry sizes were small, our sauvignon blanc grapes, harvested between August 29th and September 29th, boasted excellent flavor concentration, with a fine balance of sugars and read more...
The 2003 vintage was a real roller-coaster ride. After a warm, dry March, April was cold and wet, retarding development of the vines and adversely affecting grape set on several varieties. The summer months were generally cool, auguring a late season, but heat spells in August and early September kick-started the harvest, enabling the fruit to achieve full maturity. Because yields were down and berry sizes were small, our sauvignon blanc grapes, harvested between August 29th and September 29th, boasted excellent flavor concentration, with a fine balance of sugars and read more...
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June 2007
- Cakebread Cellars has produced Sauvignon Blanc since the 1975 vintage, and has developed a style of wine which has become a benchmark for this varietal. The vineyards from which the wine is produced are primarily in the Rutherford and St. Helena areas near the Cakebread property, as well as the 20 acres of vines within the Cakebread estate. The warm microclimates in these areas allow the grapes to mature without excessive growth. Cakebread's interpretation of this wine is a classic expression of the varietal, with aromas of fresh pink grapefruit, mineral, and stone fruit. On the palate, read more...
