97+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Bear Ranch is composed of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it charges out of the gate with bold crème de cassis, blackberry pie and plum preserves scents, followed by touches of star anise, bouquet garni and tar with a waft of crushed rocks. Full-bodied and packed with juicy black fruits, the palate is beautifully framed by plush tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long with loads of fragrant earth and exotic spice accents. (Nov 2021)"
95 points Joshua Greene (Wine & Spirits): "Stephanie Jacobs makes this wine from Cakebread's estate vineyard that rises up a volcanic ridge above the fog line, topping out at an elevation of 1,900 feet. Her 2018 is the third exceptional showing in a row for Dancing Bear, and the best we've tasted so far, transforming Howell Mountain's volcanic power into textural grace. The tannins in the wine are fascinating, a weave of rocky soil and oak character that expresses the wine's intensity with an energy that continues long after each taste. There are floral notes, coffee-bean elements of oak, and black fruit tones, but they are all minor players in a wine that builds its voluptuous richness from the rocky ground. (2,750 cases)(Dec 2021)"
95 points Joshua Greene (Wine & Spirits): "Stephanie Jacobs makes this wine from Cakebread's estate vineyard that rises up a volcanic ridge above the fog line, topping out at an elevation of 1,900 feet. Her 2018 is the third exceptional showing in a row for Dancing Bear, and the best we've tasted so far, transforming Howell Mountain's volcanic power into textural grace. The tannins in the wine are fascinating, a weave of rocky soil and oak character that expresses the wine's intensity with an energy that continues long after each taste. There are floral notes, coffee-bean elements of oak, and black fruit tones, but they are all minor players in a wine that builds its voluptuous richness from the rocky ground. (2,750 cases)(Dec 2021)"
| Product SKU | 340260 |
| Producer | Cakebread |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Napa Valley |
| Appellation | Howell Mountain |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.9% |
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