Click on a vintage year below to view the wine review.

Sauvignon Blanc
2010 2009 2008 2007 2004 2003 2000

Chardonnay
Napa Valley

2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 2001 1999 1997

Chardonnay
Anderson Valley

2007 2005

Chardonnay Reserve
2009 2008 2006 2005 2002 2000

Pinot Noir
Carneros Napa Valley

2007 2005 2004 2000

Pinot Noir
Anderson Valley

2010 2007 2006 2005

Merlot
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 2000 1999 1998

Syrah
2009 2008 2007 2005 2002 2000 1999 1998

Zinfandel
2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 1999 1998 1997

Benchland Select
Cabernet Sauvignon

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

Dancing Bear Ranch
Cabernet Sauvignon

2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

Vine Hill Ranch
Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 1998 1997

Questions on Ageing Wine?


Printer Friendly

Cakebread Cellars Wine Reviews: 1999 Benchland Select
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon
Benchland Select

Napa Valley


February, 2003

Elegant, with silky tannins and lovely cherry, violet, cassis, chocolate, anise and herb flavors. The wine is focused and sleek, with a long finish.
Wine Enthusiast
gave this wine a score of 92 points.


April 30, 2003
Wonderful richness, depth and harmony, with layers of complex currant, anise, cedar, mocha and coffee flavors that are sharply focused, long and detailed, with finely integrated tannins. Drink now through 2010.
Wine Spectator gave this wine a score of 90 points.

Grape Variety:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol Content: 14.1%

Total Acidity: 0.62g/100ml

Residual Sugar: 0.08g/100ml

Vineyards:
Napa Valley

pH: 3.72

Fermentation:
Stainless Steel

Barrel Aging:
26 months in French Oak

Winemaker:
Jullianne Laks