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Cakebread Cellars Reviews: 1997 Benchland Select
1997 Cabernet Sauvignon
Benchland Select

Napa Valley


May 31, 2001

1997 Cakebread Cellars Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon has wonderful integration of ripe, spicy black cherry, plum, currant and herbal notes, picking up a candied cherry and mocha nuance, before firming up on the finish.
Wine Spectator gave this wine a score of 90 points.

Grape Variety:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol Content: 14.3%

Total Acidity: 0.63g/100ml

Residual Sugar: 0.08g/100ml

Vineyards:
Napa Valley

pH: 3.55

Harvest Dates:
9/6 - 9/14/97

Fermentation:
Stainless Steel

Barrel Aging:
21 months in French Oak

Winemaker:
Bruce Cakebread