Cakebread - Suscol Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Price: $158.25
| Producer | Cakebread |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 11868 |
Cakebread Description
Grapevines at our Suscol Springs estate are planted amid rocky outcroppings that overlook the valley floor. The effort to develop roots in these rocky soils creates a beneficial stress that causes vines to yield smaller berries of great concentration, balanced acidity, and supple tannins. This vineyard also experiences warm, sunny days and cool breezes—perfect conditions for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon to beautiful varietal expression.
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Suscol Springs is 98% Cabernet Sauvignon with 2% Merlot, all of which spent 22 months in 54% new French oak. It’s probably the biggest, softest wine of the trio and has a ripe, opulent style in its plum, blueberry, chocolate, iron, and spicy wood-driven aromas and flavors. It has beautiful purity, full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, and a great finish. Drink this beauty any time over the coming 15 years or so.
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
A luscious mouthfeel and saturated black-fruit flavors give this wine a smooth, deep expression. Aged in 70% new barrels, it’s loaded with blueberries, black cherries and dark chocolate that weave through soft, silky tannins.
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
A plush, forward style, with warmed cassis and plum sauce notes draped over mocha, sweet tobacco and singed vanilla accents.
