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Default 2009 Cakebread Napa Sauvignon Blanc

On Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:27:03 -0700 (PDT), "Bi!!" >
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>With dinner last night of grilled Florida Snapper I opened a bottle of
>2009 Cakebread Napa Sauvignon Blanc. Pale greenish gold in the
>glass. Not much nose mostly orchard fruits. A bit tight at first
>then opening up after a few minutes in the glass. Apples and
>honeydew, bright acidity on the finish. Cakebread is a "go to" SB in
>our house in the summer and this one is not bad for around $20. "B"


I never think of Cakebread and whites. At the $20 price point
especially.

Did a Cakebread tasting dinner at Bijoux in N. Dallas and recall their
Chardonnay, but don't think they showed the SB. I've still got some
'03 Cabernet and an '06 Rubiyat tucked away. Will have to try the
Sauvignon Blanc.