Wine Reviews

Sourced from a site in southeastern Napa, Cakebread’s 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Suscol Springs adds gently herbal shadings to cherry and redcurrant fruit. Aged in 61% new French oak for 22 months, it’s medium- to full-bodied, supple and almost creamy in texture, with soft, powdery tannins on the finish, joined by tart berry flavors.

Ripe berries and bramble, tobacco and cedar move nose through finish where savory notes and cocoa emerge. Lengthy tannins and a silken mouthfeel complete this lush Cabernet Sauvignon.

Aromas of blackcurrant and berries, dark cherry, graphite, tobacco leaf, bay leaf and dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied with firmly framed tannins, bright acidity and a textural mouthfeel. Plenty to like here. Drink or hold.

Dark-fruited aromas of blackberries, cassis, cherries and plums alongside graphite, cedar and dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied with fine, structured tannins, a polished mouthfeel and fresh acidity, giving a persistent finish. Drink or hold.

Deep purple-hued, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Suscol Springs Vineyard offers a terrific perfume of ripe black fruits, graphite, scorched earth, and flowery incense, with a hint of orange blossom. It’s medium-bodied, concentrated, and balanced, with ripe, polished tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and outstanding length.