Reviews & Ratings

2008 Cade Red Blends or Varietals "Napa Cuvee"

Winery: Cade

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Cuvee"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, 5 % Cabernet Franc, & 2% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $60

Cases produced: 5,235

KWG Score: 91 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: June 27, 2012

Wine Review: This opaque and very dark purple colored Napa cuvee opens with an inviting blueberry bouquet with a hint of black cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, very nicely balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a very tasty plum and black cherry blend with a hint of red currant, mild oak and dash of black pepper. The finish is dry and its fine elegant tannins drift away nicely. I would pair this very refined wine with veal scallopini. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The second of three (2007-2009) consecutive wonderful vintages the 2008 Cade Napa Cuvée is a worthy successor to the 2007. The inclusion of 7% Malbec gives the wine a juiciness and fruit forwardness. Aromas of black cherry, plums and milk chocolate are followed on the palate with flavors of cocoa, blackberries and warm cherry pie filling. Much more approachable upon release than the 2007,there is a sense of balance that will allow the wine to age gracefully for the next 3-5 years.

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