Reviews & Ratings
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.
