2015 Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
After a decade of aging, the 2015 Benchland Select is right at its peak, with generous dark fruit and beautifully integrated tannins. Aromas of fig, blackberry, and dark cherry are layered with notes of roasted earth and dark chocolate, leading to a rich, concentrated palate and a long, complex finish marked by cocoa, spice, and subtle oak.
Sustainably Farmed & Certified
Vegan
Family Owned
Farming for the Future
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Our 2015 Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of grapes from two vineyards in the gently sloping western benchlands of Napa Valley’s famed Oakville and Rutherford appellations. Boasting ideal eastern exposures, these vineyards benefit from cool afternoon shade provided by the Mayacamas Mountains, allowing the grapes to mature at a slow, even pace. The benchlands’ gravelly loam soils afford excellent drainage, enabling growers to precisely calibrate the amount of water required to nourish the vines. Coupled with mild summer afternoons, these conditions result in uniform grape ripening and cabernet sauvignons displaying opulent fruit, an elegant mouthfeel and fine structure.
After abundant harvests from 2012 through 2014, the 2015 growing season experienced more weather extremes that led to a small, yet outstanding, vintage. 2015 was our earliest harvest ever in the 40+ year of Cakebread Cellars history. A warm, dry winter fostered early bud-break, though a cold spell during fruit set limited cluster sizes. A warm summer and late-season heat spikes ensured beautiful ripening.
- Type:
- Red
- Region:
- California
- Appellation:
- Napa Valley
- Vintage:
- 2015
- Alcohol:
- 15.5
celebratory dinners, long evenings with friends, and moments that call for something special.