Cakebread has been one of the defining names of Napa Valley Cabernet for half a century, and this bottling is the heart of what they dopolished, generous, and immediately recognizable as Napa. The fruit comes from across the valley, with Rutherford as the spiritual home, and the style is approachable without sacrificing structure: ripe cassis and dark cherry, a touch of cedar from time in oak, and a velvety palate that drinks beautifully young. A reliable reach for a steak dinner, a holiday table, or anyone who wants the classic Napa experience in the glass.