Porthos The 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay displays vibrant citrus blossom, ripe apple, sweet melon and white peach aromas, with subtle butter-cream, baked bread and toasty oak scents adding complexity. Rich, fresh and creamy on the palate, with beautiful underlying structure, the wine delivers sleek, …
Porthos WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES: "This layered, complex wine is marked by intense varietal aromas of white, citrus and tropical fruits offset by spicy, toasty notes which are confirmed on the palate, supported by a firm structure and rich, buttery texture."
Porthos INSIDER SCOOP: Cakebread’s Benchland Select Reserve Cabernet is a special selection of the finest barrels from their estate properties in Oakville, home of Opus One and Screaming Eagle, plus Rutherford, home of Caymus. WINEMAKER TASTING NOTES: This sumptuous Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon …
… than 12 units available. Limit one per client please. Each six pack includes: Two bottles of Cakebread Benchland Select Reserve Cabernet 2005 One bottle of Cakebread Napa Cabernet 2005 Three bottles of Cakebread Reserve Chardonnay 2006
Porthos (Limit 1 case per member please!) TASTING NOTES: This Cabernet Sauvignon boasts enticing aromas of ripe black fruits and dark chocolate, with lush, concentrated, blackberry, black cherry and black fig flavors. A supple structure of fine tannins is well-integrated with the wine's ripe fruit …
… at Albion on the Mendocino Coast. The southern section of the valley experiences cool, foggy mornings, but warm late afternoons. For this reason, Cakebread carefully plotted row direction in planting the vineyard, to ensure the vines would not be overexposed to sunlight during the hottest hours of the …
Porthos Like Cakebread Chardonnay? You’ll LOVE the new single vineyard Chardonnay 2006 from this "Winery to Watch" that Wine Spectator rated 92+ points for the last vintage (2005 review below). We’re offering this now, BEFORE the scores come out, which inevitably drive prices up. WINE SPECTATOR TASTING …
… ! PORTHOS INSIDER SCOOP: Truly remarkable and age worthy + a steal at this price! Better than 90% of the $35+ chardonnays we sample. If you like Cakebread, you’ll love this delightful Chardonnay that is less than 1/10 the production. TASTING NOTES: A rich and vibrant new release with exciting flavors …
