2018 Cakebread "Benchland Select" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley eleven eleven revealing strong characteristics of the

revealing strong characteristics of the terroir of origin

8% Cabernet Sauvignon

It also excels with a grilled chicken and pesto sandwich and

The mineral texture is something intriguing here as it adds depth

2018 Cakebread "Benchland Select" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley eleven eleven revealing strong characteristics of theDeep garnet purple colored, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Benchland Select gives up intense cassis, stewed plums and cedar chest notes with hints of licorice and wild sage. Medium to full bodied in the mouth, the palate has a taut, grainy texture supporting the muscular black fruits, finishing long and mineral tinged. 93 POINTS ROBERT PARKER