Winemaker Notes
The 2021 Cakebread Reserve Chardonnay (Carneros, California, USA) shows a bright golden hue and opens with aromas of ripe golden apple, peach, and baking spice. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, featuring orchard fruits, melon, pear, and a creamy texture that harmonizes beautifully with subtle notes of toasted oak. Balanced and fresh, it finishes long and elegant, with lingering hints of apple and spice. This Reserve bottling highlights both richness and finesse, making it a standout expression of Carneros Chardonnay.
About Winery
Cakebread Cellars was founded in 1973 by Jack and Dolores Cakebread in Rutherford, Napa Valley, California. Their journey began when Jack, originally a photographer, visited Napa to shoot images for a wine book and ended up purchasing a small ranch. From those modest beginnings, the family built a winery that quickly gained recognition for its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, later expanding into Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other varietals. Over the decades, Cakebread Cellars has grown into one of Napa Valley’s most respected family-owned wineries, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and hospitality, with wines now distributed internationally.
