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2024 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay "Napa Valley"

Winery: Cakebread Cellars

Vintage: 2024

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $50

Cases produced: 85,000

KWG Score: 91.1 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91.5)

Review date: August 24, 2026

Wine Review: This clear and deep gold colored Chardonnay from Cakebread opens with a pineapple and oak bouquet with hints of sea spray and lemon-lime zest. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and a little zesty. The flavor profile is a stone fruit and marzipan blend with notes of gentle oak and mild Asian pear. I also detected hints of pineapple, white tea, and lemon verbena. The finish is dry, and its flavors and acidity are nicely extended. I would pair this versatile and food friendly Chard with a crab bisque. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Aromas of apple, lemon curd, peach, and vanilla with notes of jasmine and crème brûlée. On the palate, fresh citrus, pear, and melon. The finish is long and refined with well-balanced creaminess and minerality.

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