Region: America / California / Napa Valley

Each of the four distinctive vineyard blocks that produce this Cabernet, located in the gently sloping western benchlands in the Oakville AVA, is planted with a different clone. Grapes are hand harvested at night, then each lot is separately fermented and barrel aged before blending to forge a uniquely complex and harmonious wine. After the grapes are crushed, they undergo a cold soak, followed by fermentation with a cultured French yeast strain to enhance texture, depth and intensity. The wines then undergo maceration before maturation in French oak barrels.

• vineyard details +
  • Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard

    Several special blocks of grapes grown in the acclaimed Vine Hill Ranch, on Oakville’s gently sloping western benchlands, yield the fruit for Cakebread’s single-vineyard wine of this name. The family has purchased grapes from Vine Hill Ranch owner Bob Phillips since 1981. The higher blocks of this vineyard have a sloping grade, gravel soil and mature vines for concentrated fruit; lower benchland blocks have deep, loamy soils and younger vines that lend energy and bright fruit to the wine.

• about the grape +
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    Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.