Reviews & Ratings

2017 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay "Napa Valley"

Winery: Cakebread Cellars

Vintage: 2017

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $38

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: August 5, 2019

Wine Review: The pale straw-colored Chardonnay opens with an inviting mild pineapple and oak bouquet with a hint of lemon. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and easy to drink. The flavor profile is a tasty oak and pear blend with notes of pineapple and a hint of lemon. The finish is dry and drifts away nicely. This Chardonnay is very food friendly and will be a crowd pleaser. You will likely find it as a glass pour at fine restaurants. You’ll be very happy you tried it. Cheers – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This wine has a pretty, floral nose with fresh citrus, orange blossom and white peach, but the real treat is in the mouth. The viscosity coats the palate; it is weighty on the tongue yet well-balanced with acidity. The finish is clean with a nice zing and lingering minerality intertwined with pear and apple lemon.

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