Thread: TN 82 Cakebread Cabernet

On Apr 15, 9:08�am, Emery Davis <laera...@essera.oc.ku> wrote:
> Many years ago my good friend brought this bottle from Napa and gave it
> to me, I suppose in the mid-80s. �It has slept ever since, although
> traveled many thousands of miles by truck and container through our
> moves. �The level and color were good (mid neck) but the cork crumbly
> and I wished for a better worm on the screw. �With a fine salt marsh
> gigot we toasted our patron and distant friend Tom, (who now lives in
> Napa and works in the biz).
>
> Discreet nose of plums, mushrooms, leather. �In the mouth a classic
> claret style, leather, slight mint and coconut over deep cherry fruit
> that grew as the wine opened in the decanter. �Interestingly almost
> no dregs, clearly filtered.
>
> A fine old gentleman, perhaps a few years past middle age, but with
> great class, and no dotard. �All the more enjoyable for its source
> and the memories it brought back of other days. �Thanks again, Tom!
>
> -E

Thanks for the notes Emery. I haven't opened a Cakebread Cab in years
but I have a few bottles from the 90's that I've been holding on to.
Maybe it's time to open them.