2005 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Average Price: $59.99

Style:	Red Wine
Grape Type:	Cabernet Sauvignon What is Cabernet Sauvignon?
Region:	Napa About Wine from Napa

CG 89

WS 88

RP 86

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Expert Reviews

Rated: 89 by Connoisseurs' Guide, Aug 08

Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines

10% Merlot; 3% Cabernet Franc. Plentiful, well-ripened black-cherry fruit and sweet, slightly toasty oak spice quickly surpass initial notes of dried herbs and earth in the nose and become the central themes of this nicely made, fairly full-bodied young Cabernet's slightly succulent flavors. Solidly built and firmed by evident tannins, yet never tough and already showing the first signs of suppleness, the wine should round into shape with but a few years of age.

Expert Ratings

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 86 points

Wine Spectator: 88 points

User Reviews

Best of the California Cabernets

By Hoty13503866, April 12, 2009
This cabernet is a revelation. Flawless in its aromas, it is best decanted and/or left in the cellar - but still so damn good RIGHT NOW. Over-priced, yes. Over-rated, no. This is a special occasion wine without a doubt. My favorite cabernet is truly a gift from the Gods.

Great young...just wait!

By Rabon12879739, August 06, 2008
We enjoyed this bottle with blackened 28oz bone-in ribeyes, and the NAPA brat stood strong, despite its' youth. Great nose, full on the tongue, and great spice, oak, dark fruit. Finished the bottle with some dark chocolate, and the pairing was perfect. It is still a little rough around the edges but should round off with age.

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