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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.

2008 Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

Lightly depressed cork

WA  93   

2015 Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

JD  95   
WA  94   
2 available
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2016 Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

JD  95   
WA  92   
WS  92   
JS  92   
WE  91   
2 available
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2017 Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

JD  95+    
WA  94   
WS  93   
JS  92   
VN  91   

2018 Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon

WA  93   
JS  92   
WS  91   
WE  90   
3 available
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2012 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

WA  90   

2017 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

JD  92   
WA  90   
2 available
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2017 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

Light label condition issue

JD  92   
WA  90   

2015 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

WA  97   
JD  97   

2017 Cakebread Dancing Bear Ranch

JD  97   
WA  95+    
VN  93   
3 available
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2017 Cakebread Two Creeks Vineyard Pinot Noir

WA  91