Type: White wine
Color: Light yellow
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
Country: United States (Napa Valley)
Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2009 is a very unique white wine that balances dry and sweet nicely.
Nose:
Upon uncorking the bottle and taking a sniff I got a rich smell of fruit that bordered on dessert. The aroma was very delightful and will surprise people.
Flavor Profile:
As I alluded to earlier, this Sauvignon Blanc is very interesting. You get a big taste of fruit flavor but you don’t get a big rush of sweetness. This wine is dry and leaves you wanting more.
Body:
I found this bottle to be well-balanced. I found this wine to be full bodied so I suggest specifying this for the entree during dinner.
Finish:
I experienced a long finish that was crisp and full of fruit which is what I expected.
Verdict: I really liked the Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2009. I would pair this bottle with shellfish and some dessert. More importantly this wine would be great in recipes due to its’ dry sweetness. It is priced at $24.00 dollars and would make a great gift to any wine lover that is looking to try something new and fairly complex.
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lx
March 30, 2011 at 1:50 PM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Never had this one. I will definitely try.
In A Fabulous World
April 1, 2011 at 2:53 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This is a winner! Also try the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tessa
April 2, 2011 at 10:36 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’m going to look for this one on the shelves. You mentioned a fruity bouquet and flavor but not what frui. Is it citrusy, mild melon, pineappleesque?
Martin
April 2, 2011 at 10:42 AM (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hey Tessa,
It wasn’t really citrus more on the berry side. It was hard to describe. But if I remember correctly you prefer sweeter profiles so I think you would like this Cakebread Cellars. It was full of that aforementioned flavor but still dry how I liked it.
Also I believe there are some recipes with this bottle floating around on the internet. The only thing is the bottle is abotu $25.00 dollars which I know is a lot to pay for wine considering there are so many great economical choices out there.