88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A well-formed effort, the '00 Cakebread Cabernet offers fine, prototypical varietal flavors; ripe and well-balanced; excellent with a beef tenderloin in a red wine reduction.
Pan fried or grilled pork
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement pork's rich flavors.
Rich marbled steak cut
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, fatty ribeye steak.
Tender beef steak
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, tender filet mignon.
Slow cooked barbecue ribs
Cabernet Sauvignon's bold tannins complement the rich, smoky flavors of BBQ ribs.
Slow cooked duck leg
Cabernet Sauvignon offers structure and dark fruit flavors that match well with duck.
Italian deli sandwich
Cabernet Sauvignon balances the sandwich's rich flavors with bold tannins and dark fruit.