From Paso Robles the heart of California's Central Coast, which see a longer growing season than Napa characterized by hot, sunny days and cool, clear nights. We sourced the fruit from across the Paso Robles AVA to embody the melange of fruit characteristics in the region. High desert sites with extreme temperature variations from day to night give us tannic structure and acidity. Sites huddled against the southern tip of the Santa Lucia Range give us plush, generous fruit with a classic herbal edge. The resulting blend is an exquisite wine with layers of complexity and nuanced flavors.

Drawing from 50 years of the Cakebread family's winemaking experience and selecting grapes that reflect the unique personalities of their regions, Bezel crafts quality, fruit-forward wines to elevate your everyday wine drinking occasion. This is a classic, affable, easy-going wine with a refreshing finish.

Harvest Note
Ample winter rains replenished soil moisture and groundwater reserves resulting in healthy canopies despite a cool, late start to the 2023 season. Cabernet Sauvignon in particular suffered from some shatter due to rain at flowering resulting in lower yields across the region. This resulted in intensely concentrated fruit, slowly ripened by warm September temperatures and generous leaf area.
Tasting Note
Aromas of dark berries, dried sage and a hint of minerality lead to a plush flavors of ripe black and red fruits, and dark chocolate on the palate.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 4% Petite Sirah
APPELLATION: Paso Robles
PH: 3.65
ACIDITY: 6.0 g/L
ABV: 14.2%
AGING: Aged for 11 months in 25% new French oak barrels
Unique Selling Points
  • From Napa's renowned Cakebread Family, a true expression of Paso Robles Cabernet
  • Grapes from 2 distinctly different growing areas are blended for balance and elegance
  • Winemaker Jane Dunkley has a long track record of making exceptional wines from the Central Coast
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