For every vintage of our Chardonnay Reserve, we select the finest lots from our four estate vineyards in the Carneros region. This quintessential expression of cool-climate Carneros chardonnay offers concentrated flavors of creamy golden apple, ripe peach and baking spice, supported by pitch-perfect acidity.

Product Notes

Cakebread Cellars Reserve Chardonnay is a standout wine from California's Napa Valley. This elegant Chardonnay is made from grapes sourced from select vineyards in Carneros and Oak Knoll, where the cooling influence of the San Pablo Bay helps retain the wine's natural acidity. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 15 months, imparting a rich, creamy texture with notes of vanilla, toasted almond, and butter on the palate. The nose is redolent with aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, and honey, creating a beautifully balanced wine that's perfect with rich seafood dishes, roast chicken, or hearty vegetarian fare.

About the Winery

While taking pictures for Nathan Chroman's "Treasury of American Wines" in 1972, Jack and Dolores Cakebread made an informal approach to purchasing the Rutherford Sturdivant Ranch. The Sturdivant family accepted their invitation, and shortly after, the first Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc plant was planted on AXR1 rootstock. The first winery was constructed next to a pond a year later, and Cakebread Cellars produced its first vintage, a 1973 Chardonnay. Jack Cakebread bought a nearby 12-acre property in 1982 and planted Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc there. The 40th anniversary of Cakebread Cellars was commemorated in 2013. Being the fourth winemaker in the history of Cakebread Cellars, Stephanie Jacobs finally took over as head winemaker in 2017.

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