Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 CACOFFER zesty Sauvignon Blanc from Cakebread's

zesty Sauvignon Blanc from Cakebread's prized estate vineyards across Napa's coolest and warmest zones

Nots of leather

but dialed back

And it can bridge many courses

Marine Descombe Julienas 2020 CACOFFER zesty Sauvignon Blanc from Cakebread'sJulienas sits at the northern edge of the Beaujolais crus, where the soils shift from granite to a complex patchwork of schist and blue stone. Marine Descombe's 2020 is deeper toned and a little more savory than her Fleurie or Morgon perfumed raspberry and red currant up front, with hints of black tea, dried herbs, and slightly grippy tannins giving the wine real cut. Five years on, it's hitting a sweet spot: still bright, but with the secondary notes