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Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc(2005)
- Winery:
- Cakebread Cellars
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- white grape, citrus, sauvignon blanc, oak - heavy, grapefruit, fruit, vinified, pome, balance, acidic
Vintage
In 2005, a warm late winter led to early bud break, but cool, rainy weather during spring set back vine development. Unseasonably cool temperatures continued throughout the summer, which slowed ripening of the fruit and extended the harvest season. As is often the case in California, however, classic Indian summer weather arrived in September and prevailed throughout October, ensuring a successful conclusion to the growing season. Because the season began early and was relatively cool, the resulting wines have impressive flavor concentration at moderate alcohol read more...
In 2005, a warm late winter led to early bud break, but cool, rainy weather during spring set back vine development. Unseasonably cool temperatures continued throughout the summer, which slowed ripening of the fruit and extended the harvest season. As is often the case in California, however, classic Indian summer weather arrived in September and prevailed throughout October, ensuring a successful conclusion to the growing season. Because the season began early and was relatively cool, the resulting wines have impressive flavor concentration at moderate alcohol read more...
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Source:
Appellation America
- This wine is a perfect example of why winemakers hardly ever need to use new oak. While a small portion (13 percent) of this Sauvignon Blanc was barrel fermented, the French barrels were once used. After stainless steel tank fermentation for the balance of the wine, 75 percent of the total saw four months in 2-year-old wood, while the remainder never saw a barrel at all.
What it all adds up to is a wine of elegance and lushness from only the kiss of wood. But more important, and because of the restrained oak regimen, winemaker Julianne Laks has coaxed Sauvignon Blanc typicity – hints of grassiness read more...
- January 2008
- One of the few white wines that I actually like. Not too sweet.
- July 2008
- Crisp. Citrus. Perfect for summer. Thoroughly enjoy for a warm summer evenining and a beautiful sunset. Everything you'd want in a mid-priced Sauv Blanc.
- July 2008
- I don't usually get excited over whites, but I was excited about pairing a white with a dinner of steamed seafood on the patio with friends. This wine rose up to the occassion! Lovely and pronounced scent of green apples, honey, and guava. This sauvignon blanc was fruity but dry - which nicely enhanced the natural sweetness of our food, shellfish for this evening. A sip of this well-put wine is like taking a bite off a tart green apple. You can definitely also taste grapefruit. A nice crisp wine that screams summer!
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Source:
Appellation America Wine Portal
- This wine is a perfect example of why winemakers hardly ever need to use new oak. While a small portion (13 percent) of this Sauvignon Blanc was barrel fermented, the French barrels were once used. After stainless steel tank fermentation for the balance of the wine, 75 percent of the total saw four months in 2-year-old wood, while the remainder never saw a barrel at all.What it all adds up to is a wine of elegance and lushness from only the kiss of wood. But more important, and because of the restrained oak regimen, winemaker Julianne Laks has coaxed Sauvignon Blanc typicity – hints of grassiness read more...
