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2006 Cakebread Cellars Dancing Bear Ranch
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Howell Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 22
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rbfleming Likes this wine: 90 points
November 23, 2021 - We’ve been holding onto this for a decade, waiting for the moment. Glad the moment arrived. This was ready to drink, though it still has plenty of tannins. Also raspberries and vegetal notes.
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magnusguy Likes this wine: 94 points
August 16, 2020 - This wine shows the impeccable provenance of Howell mountain fruit, and the skill of the Cakebread family. The depth and breadth of black and red fruit combined with the fully integrated tannins, yield a seamless beauty. Notwithstanding their reputation for producing approachable cabs when young, the wines have always aged well and rewarded patience. I would refer to this as more of a plateau than a peak as this has staying power.
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aaslanian Likes this wine: 91 points
June 21, 2020 - Still showing well, but would recommend drinking it now if you have it in the cellar.
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Vinbutler Likes this wine: 93 points
August 19, 2018 - Exceptional. Opened an hour before drinking and developed beautifully over course of evening. Nose of chocolate, ripe black fruit. Long finish. Probably still at peak
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WineCPA wrote: 97 points
April 23, 2017 - At its peak but it's going to be a long peak. Just outstanding! Black cherry, cassis, leather and tar. Moderate tannins on the finish. Beautiful. Ripe upfront fruit but not a fruit bomb by any means. Good balance.
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2010, Issue #29, In Search of California’s New and Old Schools of Terroir(Cabernet Sauvignon “Dancing Bear Ranch”- Cakebread Cellars) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Cakebread Cellars
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Dancing Bear Ranch
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Howell Mountain
- UPC Codes 084692448005, 451100947502, 897815001083
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 733 (62%)
- Consumed 447 (38%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
96% Like It 24 votes
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- ProducerCakebread Cellars
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationHowell Mountain
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