Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Over 30 years ago, Jack Cakebread came to photograph Napa for a book & bought a vineyard, Cakebread Cellars was born. I always liked Cakebread’s wine offerings, Chardonnay is no exception, consistent quality year/year, reserve is special. Aromas of ripe fruits, citrus & honey scents. On the palate complex flavors of crisp seeet apple, melon & lemon, creamy, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Lingering finish ending with sweet mineral spice. Nice now but a few years in cellar will benefit.
Over 30 years ago, Jack Cakebread came to photograph Napa for a book & bought a vineyard, Cakebread Cellars was born. I always liked Cakebread’s wine offerings, Chardonnay is no exception, consistent quality year/year, reserve is special. Aromas of ripe fruits, citrus & honey scents. On the palate complex flavors of crisp seeet apple, melon & lemon, creamy, balanced with good acidity & great mouthfeel. Lingering finish ending with sweet mineral spice. Nice now but a few years in cellar will benefit.
1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2017
Good but not as great as I remembered. First time we had this we were blown away. This wasn’t better than some of our favorites and not far the price point still good! Lots of lemon and lime.
Good but not as great as I remembered. First time we had this we were blown away. This wasn’t better than some of our favorites and not far the price point still good! Lots of lemon and lime.
Sep 7th, 2025
Phenomenal mouth feel. Strong but refined oak into syrupy vanilla and cask spice. Big flavor, well developed and complex. Absolutely worth what I paid. Will be buying again and perhaps aging a few more years. 7 years in bottle upon tasting.
Phenomenal mouth feel. Strong but refined oak into syrupy vanilla and cask spice. Big flavor, well developed and complex. Absolutely worth what I paid. Will be buying again and perhaps aging a few more years. 7 years in bottle upon tasting.
Apr 21st, 2020
Buttery with a hint of lemon. Very nice!
Buttery with a hint of lemon. Very nice!
Jan 5th, 2019
A very refreshing and complex Chardonnay. High alcohol content but it didn’t overwhelm the grapes!
A very refreshing and complex Chardonnay. High alcohol content but it didn’t overwhelm the grapes!
Dec 25th, 2018Mineral and lemon with cream and melon.
Mineral and lemon with cream and melon.
Jun 5th, 2017
Apples pears oaky. Nice chard. I like chard. This is a winner.
Apples pears oaky. Nice chard. I like chard. This is a winner.
Oct 9th, 2016
Steelly. Sharp pear. White flowers. Stone fruits
Steelly. Sharp pear. White flowers. Stone fruits
Oct 2nd, 2016Chardonnay is not my favorite but this isn't super oaky. Rich and a bit creamy...chicken with Dijon and creamy cheese something would be tasty.
Chardonnay is not my favorite but this isn't super oaky. Rich and a bit creamy...chicken with Dijon and creamy cheese something would be tasty.
Nov 6th, 2015
