Cakebread Cellars

Reserve Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay

9.1296 ratings
8.813 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Austin Hohnke

This is big and wants more time in bottle. Pushy oak and a texture that wouldn’t be ill suited to steak.

This is big and wants more time in bottle. Pushy oak and a texture that wouldn’t be ill suited to steak.

Nov 13th, 2018
Matt Sterr

A bit strong on the oak, leading to a syrupy/ Vanilla quality. Not my preferred style, more fit for the cougars. #cougarjuice

A bit strong on the oak, leading to a syrupy/ Vanilla quality. Not my preferred style, more fit for the cougars. #cougarjuice

Mar 24th, 2018
Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

8.0

Warm, spice, oak, butter. Fading style.

Warm, spice, oak, butter. Fading style.

Jan 22nd, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

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.

Oct 18th, 2017
Alicia Cypress

Bought this for my Cakebread-loving friend's birthday a few years ago and she saved it and brought it to our beach weekend. Much more acid than I expected and a really nice peppery finish (a very carneros signature).

Bought this for my Cakebread-loving friend's birthday a few years ago and she saved it and brought it to our beach weekend. Much more acid than I expected and a really nice peppery finish (a very carneros signature).

Sep 26th, 2015
Paul Masson

A pivot in style from the butterscotch-bomb of years past

A pivot in style from the butterscotch-bomb of years past

Sep 19th, 2014
Corey Zamora, CSW

Still got it

Still got it

May 19th, 2014
John P
8.5

Pineapple. Body with breadth on it.

Pineapple. Body with breadth on it.

Oct 15th, 2022
Deborah M

Waited until day 2 to rate (Sunday) because I was trying so many other wines. This wine was better on day 2. Standard well made Napa Cab. Nothing memorable, either good or bad. Solid wine. Definitely needs air to open up.

Waited until day 2 to rate (Sunday) because I was trying so many other wines. This wine was better on day 2. Standard well made Napa Cab. Nothing memorable, either good or bad. Solid wine. Definitely needs air to open up.

Sep 12th, 2022
Hana Hsu

Light fruit smooth finish. Delicious.

Light fruit smooth finish. Delicious.

Jun 13th, 2022