Cakebread Cellars
Napa Valley, California
Quintessential Cakebread Cellars' recent release from Carneros AVA
ABOUT THIS WINE:
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Cakebread Cellars
Chardonnay
Sourced from their Carneros vineyard in Napa Valley, the 2018 vintage enjoyed early rains and a mild summer. The quality of this Chardonnay starts in the vineyard and harvest practices. Nightime harvesting in the cooler evening air allows the grapes to retain their natural freshness and acidity. Hand-picking grape clusters allow for careful selection of only the grapes at their peak. Quality continues through the winemaking and aging process. Pressed in French oak barrels and stainless steel for full fermentation and aged for at least eight months builds depth, texture, and body.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AK, AL, AZ, CO, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NY, OH, PABOUT THIS WINE
![Cakebread Cellars](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2350/mobile/P1CAKEBREADNVCH_Cakebread_Chard_Label.png?1599260535)
Cakebread Cellars
Chardonnay
Sourced from their Carneros vineyard in Napa Valley, the 2018 vintage enjoyed early rains and a mild summer. The quality of this Chardonnay starts in the vineyard and harvest practices. Nightime harvesting in the cooler evening air allows the grapes to retain their natural freshness and acidity. Hand-picking grape clusters allow for careful selection of only the grapes at their peak. Quality continues through the winemaking and aging process. Pressed in French oak barrels and stainless steel for full fermentation and aged for at least eight months builds depth, texture, and body.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AK, AL, AZ, CO, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NY, OH, P![Cakebread Cellars](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2350/desktop/P1CAKEBREADNVCH_Cakebread_Chard_Label.png?1599260535)
WINE REGION:
![Outline of Napa Valley](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/1850/normal/California_Napa_Valley.png?1616011029)
Napa Valley
Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.
WINE REGION
![Outline of Napa Valley](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/1850/normal/California_Napa_Valley.png?1616011029)
Napa Valley
Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
![Cakebread Cellars 2018 Chardonnay](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2351/desktop/P1CAKEBREADNVCH_Cakebread_Chard_Bottle_Shot.png?1599260538)
Pairs well with…
Seared Scallops, Salad, Cheeseboard
Pairs well with…
Seared Scallops, Salad, Cheeseboard
FLAVOR PROFILE
![Cakebread Cellars 2018 Chardonnay](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2351/desktop/P1CAKEBREADNVCH_Cakebread_Chard_Bottle_Shot.png?1599260538)
Pairs well with…
Seared Scallops, Salad, Cheeseboard
Pairs well with…
Seared Scallops, Salad, Cheeseboard
TASTING NOTES:
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2617/normal/pear.png?1538088386)
Pear
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2616/normal/peach.png?1538088398)
Peach
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2614/normal/oak.png?1538088409)
Oak
Oak undertones support bright, stone fruit flavors mingling with soft cobbler dessert notes. The 2018 Chardonnay palate is balanced and textured with a refreshing and cleansing finish. This wine drinks well on its own, paired with a casual family dinner, or classic Sunday brunch.
TASTING NOTES
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2617/normal/pear.png?1538088386)
Pear
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2616/normal/peach.png?1538088398)
Peach
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2614/normal/oak.png?1538088409)
Oak
Oak undertones support bright, stone fruit flavors mingling with soft cobbler dessert notes. The 2018 Chardonnay palate is balanced and textured with a refreshing and cleansing finish. This wine drinks well on its own, paired with a casual family dinner, or classic Sunday brunch.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Cakebread Cellars
Cakebread Cellars, located in the Rutherford AVA of Napa Valley, was founded by Jack and Dolores Cakebread in 1973. They released 157 cases of their first-ever wine that same year. Currently, Cakebread Cellars consists of 15 estate vineyards in Napa and Anderson Valley and is best now for their Napa Chardonnay and Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery became Napa Green Certified in 2008.
ABOUT THE BRAND
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Cakebread Cellars
Cakebread Cellars, located in the Rutherford AVA of Napa Valley, was founded by Jack and Dolores Cakebread in 1973. They released 157 cases of their first-ever wine that same year. Currently, Cakebread Cellars consists of 15 estate vineyards in Napa and Anderson Valley and is best now for their Napa Chardonnay and Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery became Napa Green Certified in 2008.