Cakebread Napa Merlot 2022

Wine Tasting Notes
Cakebread Napa Merlot stands out for its harmonious blend of fruit, mineral, and floral components, resulting in a wine of depth and finesse. The palate showcases a rich and silky texture, embodying the essence of ripe blackberry and black plum, accented by subtle hints of oak and toast. With a well-defined structure provided by bright acidity and refined tannins, the wine finishes with a flourish of black cherry, underscored by a mineral-infused quality that lingers on the palate.

The Suscol Springs vineyard, characterized by its steep and rocky terrain, offers wines with intense flavors and smooth tannins. To enhance its complexity and elegance, this particular wine has been aged in 44% new French oak barrels for a period of 17 months. While it is already delightful to drink upon release, its elegance and complexity will further develop and improve with 5-7 years of aging.

99.4% Merlot, 0.6% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol 14.3%