Cake, not the one you bake or the one with Icing. It is about the label. Cake label wines I have tasted are the following "Cupcake", "Layer Cake" and "Cakebread". Can you see where I am going with this?
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| Cupcake Chardonnay, Layer Cake Shiraz, Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc and Cupcake Cabernet Sauvignon |
Cake can have many layers or can be simple. Wine can be the same from very complex with many layers, the type you want to share with friends or have on your own to enjoy the many layers OR it can be like a plain cupcake that is simple with no layers that you keep to yourself. Wine can also be like this; Simple!
Cupcake Vineyard:
Based in the Central Coast of California. They produce many different varieties with names such as Angel Food and Red Velvet. The winemaker from Cupcake travels the world to add wines from regions like Argentina, Italy, New Zealand and Germany to name only a few. Here is a list of some of there wines Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling for white. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel for Red and Prosecco for Sparkling. These are only a few of the varieties that are under the Cupcake label, check out their web site for the large range of wine they produce.
Cupcake wines we recently tried:
Cupcake Chardonnay 2011:
This was a good value wine we enjoyed. Alcohol 13.1%; Nose: Oak, vanilla and citrus; Palate: Lychee nut, pineapple, oak and a hint of citrus with a nice medium finish. This wine can be purchased at BC Liquor Stores for $14.99
Cupcake Cabernet Sauvignon 2011:
It was like a "cupcake" simple. At 13.9% Alcohol I was expecting a little more. The Nose: Blackberry and Oak; Palate - Black fruit, Black Cherry and toasted oak. The wine had a short finish and light tannins. If you are looking for a full body wine with a lot of layers this wine is not the one. You can find this in a BC Liquor Store for $14.99.
Cupcake Red Velvet 2011:
This is a good valve wine for the price of $14.99. This wine is made with a variety; leading off with Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a splash of Petite Sirah. Don't let the name fool you and NO it does not taste like Red Velvet. But there is a sweetness to this wine. 13.5% Alcohol; Nose - Blackberry, candied cherry, hint of chocolate; Palate - Sweet Red Cherry, Red Fruit, and Mocha. This wine had medium tannins with a nice finish. Look for it at a BC Liquor Store. You can enjoy this wine while you are shopping for the holiday season or shopping for Black Friday deals in front of your computer.
Layer Cake Wines:
I must admit I have had many Layer Cake wine products in the past and I find the wine from this winery very good! The winery produces wine in five countries from U.S.A (California), Italy, Argentina, Spain and Australia.They produce the following varieties: Chardonnay for white. Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Primitivo and Shiraz. You may be able to find only the Shirza and Cabernet Sauvignon in the BC Liquor store. Check with a speciality store to find more variety. (Liberty Wines and Everything Wines)
Layer Cake Shiraz 2010:
The name says it all; this wine had many layers like a cake. From the time you pour yourself a glass; it has great aromas and a nice rich dark colour. Alcohol 14.1%; Nose - Blackberry, mocha and vanilla; Palate - Bitter chocolate. blackberry and oak with a nice long finish. The wine can be purchased at a local BC Liquor Store for $24.99. Yes I enjoyed this wine. Watch for a future blog on more Layer Cake wines.
Cakebread Cellars:
As their web site states: "Cakebread Cellars has vineyard properties located throughout Napa Valley and recently added a location in the Anderon Valley. Today the winery owns 13 sites totaling 982 acres, 460 of which are currently planted"
The following Cakebread Cellars can be purchased at the BC Liquor Stores. Not all Liquor stores carry these wines. Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay, Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc and Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. You will notice that these wines are on the pricey side.
Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2011:
Once this bottle is opened I will be sharing my tasting notes with you.
Can't wait for my review? Here is the tasting note from Cakebread:
"2011 Sauvignon Blanc reflects all the positive attributes of a cool growing season. It’s wonderfully fresh and aromatic, with bright scents of pink grapefruit, gooseberry, melon and green apple. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with rich, vibrant citrus (grapefruit and kiwi), honeydew melon, spice and mineral flavor."
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| Cupcake Red Velvet |
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