Cakebread Cellars 2021 Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

About This Wine The Cakebread Cellars 2021 Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon is an exceptional blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, sourced from the renowned Dancing Bear Ranch Estate Vineyard on Howell Mountain. The vineyard is divided into 24 distinctive blocks based on varietal type, sun exposure, soil composition, and clonal selection. Sitting between 1,400 and 1,900 feet elevation, the vineyard offers a diverse range of growing conditions with its dry, rocky, and volcanic soils. The vines thrive in these well-drained, high-altitude conditions, producing small yet intensely flavorful grapes. To ensure optimal tannin levels and avoid over-extraction, the fermentation and maceration process is carefully monitored. After aging in French oak barrels, the component wines are skillfully blended to create a wine with intense mountain character. Score 98 points, Jeb Dunnuck "Lastly, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Bear Ranch comes from a stunning estate vineyard on