ITEM: 133225
UPC: 013322532517
Cakebread
cakebread merlot 2022 750ml
$64.99 SPECIAL $62.99
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The 2022 Cakebread Merlot is highly praised for its rich, concentrated dark fruit (blackberry, plum, cherry) flavors, balanced by fine tannins, bright acidity, and notes of spice, mocha, and minerality, offering elegance and complexity that drinks well now but can age, with reviewers calling it a quintessential Napa Merlot that's well-structured and satisfying.
Key Tasting Notes:
- Aromas: Ripe blackberry, black cherry, plum, violet, crushed stone, hints of mocha, herbal spice, and cedar.
- Palate: Lush, concentrated flavors of fresh blackberry, black plum, red cherry, and raspberry, with spicy notes and a rich, mineral-laced finish.
- Structure: Fine-grained, supple tannins and bright acidity provide balance and depth, leading to a long, satisfying finish.
Overall Impressions:
- Quality: Described as complex, elegant, sumptuous, and a benchmark for American Merlot.
- Food Pairing: Excellent with grilled meats, aged cheeses, and rich pasta dishes.
- Aging Potential: Can be enjoyed now or aged for several more years to develop further complexity.
