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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.

2016 Cakebread Annahala Ranch Pinot Noir

2012 Cakebread Apple Barn Vineyard Pinot Noir

Light label condition issue

1997 Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  90   

2008 Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Lightly depressed cork

WA  93   

2017 Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

JD  95+    
WA  94   
WS  93   
JS  92   
VN  91   

2012 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

WA  90   

2015 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

JR  16+    

2015 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

WA  97   
JD  97   

2018 Cakebread Estate Vineyards Vaca Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 Cakebread Merlot

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

VN  90   

2018 Cakebread Merlot

2018 Cakebread Merlot

Light label condition issue

2018 Cakebread Merlot

2007 Cakebread Red Hills Zinfandel

2012 Cakebread Rubaiyat

2017 Cakebread Rubaiyat

2012 Cakebread Suscol Springs Vineyard Guajolote

Light label condition issue

2015 Cakebread Suscol Springs Vineyard Guajolote

Light label condition issue

2015 Cakebread Suscol Springs Vineyard Guajolote

2014 Cakebread Suscol Springs Vineyard Syrah

Light label condition issue

2017 Cakebread Suscol Springs Vineyard Syrah

Light label condition issue

1997 Cakebread Three Sisters Cabernet Sauvignon

Lightly depressed cork; light label condition issue

WS  92   

2013 Cakebread Two Creeks Vineyard Pinot Noir