Cakebread - Dancing Bear Ranch Howell Mountain 2021 (750ml)
Price: $205.00
| Producer | Cakebread |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 9672 |
| Size | 750ml |
Jeb Dunnuck: 98 Points
Lastly the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Bear Ranch comes from a stunning estate vineyard on Howell Mountain with the plantings dating back to 1999. A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon 8% Merlot and a splash of Cabernet Franc aged in 59% new oak this beauty reminds me of a great Saint-Julien (Leoville Barton?) with its incredible purity and regal structured style. Crème de cassis lead pencil violets chalky minerality and chocolaty oak all emerge on the nose and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness a layered multi-dimensional mouthfeel ripe yet perfectly integrated tannins and a gorgeous finish. It needs air if drinking any time soon and will ideally be given 4-6 years in the cellar. This beauty will have three decades of overall longevity.
The Wine Independent: 97+ Points
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Bear Ranch with 8% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc in the blend is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a lot of swirling and shaking to bring out notes of creme de cassis blackberry pie and blueberry preserves followed by nuances of red roses sauteed herbs and iron ore. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers energetic bright crunchy black fruits supported by firm grainy tannins and bags of freshness finishing long and savory.
jdWine Advocate: 95 Points
From the winery's estate vineyard on Howell Mountain the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Bear Ranch is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon 8% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc all aged 22 months in 59% new French oak. Scents of mocha tree bark black cherries raspberries and cherries mark the nose while the medium to full-bodied palate is supple lush and long with ample concentration and some nicely ripe softly dusty tannins on the lingering finish. Published: Mar 29 2024
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