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707-939-6766 1050 Adams St., Suite C
St. Helena, CA 94574
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Layer Cake is a wine brand created by Jayson Woodbridge, winemaker of the cult California label Hundred Acre. The idea for the wine stemmed from nostalgic memories of Woodbridge’s childhood eating his grandmother’s cake. The story goes that his grandfather would pour a small glass of wine and explain, “The vines live in layers of soil just like the layers in Grandma’s cake; each layer bringing a different flavor.” Woodbridge saw that metaphor extending to life in general, everything with layers and complexity. Since Hundered Acre costs upwards of $350 in high demand, he decided to create an affordable wine (that was more in keeping with his grandfather’s sensibilities), with these layered elements of flavor and texture. The idea was to make an everyday wine of quality and not mass production.
 
The wines are sourced from around the world: Shiraz from South Australia, Malbec from Argentina, Primitivo from Puglia in Italy, Syrah from the Cote Read more »

Layer Cake Shiraz (2006)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Australia » Barossa Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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enophiliac

Plump and rich; the wine was so much different than what I am accustomed to with traditional Cotes du Rhone. From what I understand it's 100% Syrah which explained the richness and mineralities that showed so nicely. There's a peppery hint that melts...

Layer Cake Malbec (2008)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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Rebecca Chapa

Deep ruby good concentration, aromas of mulberry and cassis rich with a good touch of spicy oak. Pleasantly tannic and balanced. Good with bluegrass.

Layer Cake South Australia Shiraz (2010)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Australia » South Australia
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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jamessulis

This is one of the most intense fruit bombs available on the market. It has an abundance of plum, lots of licorice, pepper and spices. If you are one who loves instense flavor, this is the one for you. The finish is excellent

Layer Cake Shiraz South Australia Australia (2008)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Australia » Australian Capital Territory
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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ONUMello

Reminded me of a fruit compote, just without the sweetness. Very smooth and easy to quaff, I think the WS tasting note hit it dead on.

Hundred Acre Layer Cake Shiraz (2009)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Australia » South Australia » Barossa
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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KrisChislett

Really interesting nose. Baking spices (cinnamon, clove and nutmeg) straight away, with blackberry and plum (after a bit of vigorous swirling in the glass). Very ripe black fruit on the palate, with bold peppery spice. Dark chocolate, vanilla and persi...

Layer Cake Shiraz (2007)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Australia » Barossa Valley
Varietal: Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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HB Carter

This is a fantastic wine and more than most snobbish wine purists would expect from a screw top. This shiraz opens up beautifully in a large glass or decanted. (the glass I am having now has been open for hours) It's jammy, fruit forward and heavy nose...

Layer Cake Malbec (2008)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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GoinGray

Scent was a bit earthy with a little spice. Dry, with flavors of oak and olive. Tangy finish.

Layer Cake Malbec (2008)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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jamessulis

I consistantly enjoy Layer Cake Malbec, it has the soothing taste that agrees with my wine palate. The dark fruit taste is deep, the chocolate overtones and the long smooth ending with just a subtle tannin risidual feeling on the inside of the mouth an...

Layer Cake Primativo (2006)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Italy » Apulia
Varietal: Zinfandel
Type: Table Wines
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Athon

BIG RED ZIN, no mistaking it! Plum, violet, black cherry. Meaty, mellow, nutmeg, cloves, blackberry, tar, fruit-hit, but not a monster California Zin. ready to drink and quite well behaved.

Layer Cake Malbec (2008)

Winery: Layer Cake
Region: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Type: Table Wines
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jasonkauf

Holy moly fruit goodness. Dark purple color, seriously deep berry action. LONG finish. DELISH

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Primitivo

    History of the grape: At some point in the 18th century, the grape was brought over to Italy from either Caucasus or ...

  • Malbec

    History of the grape: Some believe Malbec is named after a Hungarian peasant who spread plantings along the French co...

  • Zinfandel

    Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...

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  • Frei Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

    January 2013

    Frei Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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    Received this wine for Christmas from an old friend. Wonderful Cab. Has just ... balanced. Reminds me of a Layer Cake Malbe Read More

    Wine review by jamessulis


  • Layer Cake South Australia Shiraz 2010

    November 2012

    Layer Cake South Australia Shiraz 2010

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    I routinely scamper away from wine at this price point but found myself alone ... of spices on finish. Bravo, Layer Cake, Bravo Read More

    Wine review by Ivesreeves


  • Layer Cake Primitivo Jayson Woodbridge 2011

    November 2012

    Layer Cake Primitivo Jayson Woodbridge 2011

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    We love this wine - it's on our regular house wine rack for company. Beautiful smooth taste, before and after, a noticeably good wine for the price. Read More

    Wine review by BacchanalianBlonde


  • Layer Cake Malbec Arg 2010

    October 2012

    Layer Cake Malbec Arg 2010

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    No written review

    Wine review by dlellis


  • Layer Cake South Australia Shiraz 2010

    October 2012

    Layer Cake South Australia Shiraz 2010

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    Wine review by kasiaw


  • Layer Cake South Australia Shiraz 2010

    October 2012

    Layer Cake South Australia Shiraz 2010

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    Wine review by kasiaw


  • September 2012

    Hi guys,I would like to make a list of best local supermarket wines, but living in Piemonte Italy I not sure that it would make sense because I don't know if you can find them in supermarkets in the US. Would this be interesting for you to see anyway? Would appreciate any feedback!Cin Cin Read More

    Forum post in the topic Interesting list topic?


  • Layer Cake Primitivo Jayson Woodbridge 2008

    September 2012

    Layer Cake Primitivo Jayson Woodbridge 2008

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    Wine review by nventure


  • Layer Cake Cabernet 2010

    September 2012

    Layer Cake Cabernet 2010

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    No written review

    Wine review by Teppo


  • Crooked Path Zinfandel 2010

    September 2012

    Crooked Path Zinfandel 2010

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    Wong's 93 pt rating of this Zinfandel really surprises me. The aroma is of ... ... try some Renwood Zins and Layer Cake's Primitivo, which are my favorites for their price.NOR is Crooked Path a strong fruit forward smooth wine (with a kick) like the $11 Montoya Zinfandel or Decoy's Zins. Those wines are all 90 pts or higher (w/Wine Spectator, ... Read More

    Wine review by Jeannine8


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