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Cakebread Cellars Reviews: 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley

 

 

SFCWC

A Gold medal was awarded our 2008 Sauvignon Blanc at this year's San Francisco Chronicle Wine competition. It features a beautifully fragrant nose of ripe pomelo, Golden delicious apple, honeydew melon, lime and mineral, with little of the herbaceousness that sometimes characterizes the variety. On the fleshy, full-bodied palate, ripe melon, grapefruit, kiwi and lemon-lime flavors lead to a long, flavorful finish enlivened by bright mineral tones. “Golden” and “sun-kissed” are words that pop to mind when sipping this delicious Sauvignon Blanc, which makes both a wonderful apèritif and a delectable companion to simply prepared seafood, poultry and vegetarian entrees.

 

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October 2008
This lightly fragrant sauvignon has the classic "cat pee on a gooseberry bush" character of the grape. It's clean and tart wine to serve with pasta tossed with English peas.
Wine & Spirits gave this wine a score of 90 points.

 

The Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition

Our 2008 Sauvignon Blanc was awarded a Certificate of Merit in this historical wine competition held in November 2009.

 

Winemaker Challenge

Our Sauvignon Blanc received a silver award in this tasting held in January 2010 judged by winemakers from around the world.

 



SB 08

Grape variety:
90% Sauvignon Blanc
6% Semillon
4% Sauvignon Musque

Alcoholic Content:
14.4%

Vineyards:
86% Napa Valley
10% Sonoma County
4% Lake County

Total Acidity:
0.62g/100ml

pH: 3.43

Harvest Dates:
August 12 - September 15, 2008

Fermentation:
82% Stainless Steel
18% French Oak

Barrel-aging:
85% Aged 5 months in French Oak

Winemaker
Julianne Laks