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Cakebread

Cakebread Cellars in Rutherford, Napa Valley, was founded in 1973 by Jack Cakebread, a professional photographer who came to Napa Valley on an assignment and fell in love with the place. He and his wife Dolores bought a 22-acre vineyard and had their first vintage in 1973. It was a Chardonnay sold out of a small shop in Yountville. Today the winery is still owned by the Cakebread family, though it has increased to 77 acres. The estate is still known for excellent Chardonnays, though they now also produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Pinot Noir. The winemaker at Cakebread is Julianne Laks. Signature Cabs include Vine Hill Ranch and Dancing Bear Cabernet Sauvignons.

2021 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

JD  98   
WA  95   
WS  92   
JS  92   
3 available
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2018 Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

WA  93   
JS  92   
WS  91   
WE  90   
2 available
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1994 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

Very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  92   
2 available
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2020 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

2 available
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1994 Cakebread Merlot

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

2 available
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2016 Cakebread Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Heavy label condition issue

2 available
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2019 Cakebread Cabernet Franc

Lightly elevated cork

2021 Cakebread Cabernet Franc

2023 Cakebread Chardonnay

JS  93   
CT  90.3   

2007 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

RP  91   

2019 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

JD  97   
WA  95   
WE  94   
WS  93   
JS  92   

2019 Cakebread Merlot

2019 Cakebread Merlot

Light label condition issue

2022 Cakebread Merlot

2022 Cakebread Merlot

2010 Cakebread Rubaiyat

2021 Cakebread Suscol Springs Vineyard Syrah

2021 Cakebread Two Creeks Vineyard Pinot Noir

Lightly depressed cork

2016 Cakebread Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Label condition issue

2019 Cakebread Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon