Magnums Made to Share and Savor
At Cakebread Cellars, our dedication to crafting exceptional Napa and Anderson Valley wines extends to our large format offerings. These impressive bottles not only make a statement at celebrations but also age gracefully, developing greater complexity over time. Whether marking a milestone or selecting a memorable gift, our magnums and larger formats offer a distinctive way to share the Cakebread experience.
The 2018 growing season began with early spring rains that replenished the soils; clusters ripened evenly over a long, slow summer with no heat spikes, and grapes reached full maturity right on time. Yields at harvest were abundant and of very high quality.
Our Apple Barn Vineyard sits on the site of a former apple orchard just north of the town of Boonville in the southern end of Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley. This coastal appellation benefits from the combination of cool conditions of the nearby Pacific Ocean and bright, warm sun. The finished wine offers aromas and flavors of lush black cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, fine-grained tannins, notes of spice, and a flinty vein of minerality.
Our 2017 Benchland Select is a classic Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon expression of dark fruit, roundness, texture and a lingering finish. Aromas of dark blackberry, boysenberry and mocha lead onto the palate, where concentrated flavors of ripe blackberry and fig dance with firm tannins for a rich blackberry and dark chocolate finish. Pair with hearty stews, steaks on the grill, or fire-roasted vegetables. Enjoy now, or age for another 7 to 10 years.
Our Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with aromas of ripe golden apple, white peach, and sweet oak. On the palate, apple and pear characters are balanced by fresh acidity, and the finish is clean with appealing mineral notes. This is a versatile pairing wine—we enjoy it with a wide variety of seafood, chicken, and fresh pasta recipes.
