Cakebread Cellars

Reserve Family Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay

9.149 ratings
8.63 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Alicia Cypress

Bought this for my Cakebread-loving friend's birthday a few years ago and she saved it and brought it to our beach weekend. Much more acid than I expected and a really nice peppery finish (a very carneros signature).

Bought this for my Cakebread-loving friend's birthday a few years ago and she saved it and brought it to our beach weekend. Much more acid than I expected and a really nice peppery finish (a very carneros signature).

Sep 26th, 2015
Paul Masson

A pivot in style from the butterscotch-bomb of years past

A pivot in style from the butterscotch-bomb of years past

Sep 19th, 2014
Gage Orion

The perfect pairing to our crawfish and shrimp pastalya. Apple, pear, and butterscotch notes. A seriously fantastic Chardonnay. I never get tired of, Cakebread wines ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›

The perfect pairing to our crawfish and shrimp pastalya. Apple, pear, and butterscotch notes. A seriously fantastic Chardonnay. I never get tired of, Cakebread wines ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›

Feb 18th, 2026
Ryan Taylor

I was worried I left it too long, but the Cakebread website said it would improve with 5-8 years in the bottle. They were right, the oak was soft, very easy to drink. Purchased from the winery in June 2014.

I was worried I left it too long, but the Cakebread website said it would improve with 5-8 years in the bottle. They were right, the oak was soft, very easy to drink. Purchased from the winery in June 2014.

Mar 16th, 2020
Charlie Tapp

Drinking well. Nice mix of butter and oak, with just a hint of acidity left. Drink now.

Drinking well. Nice mix of butter and oak, with just a hint of acidity left. Drink now.

Feb 7th, 2017
Marianne DiGiovanni

An "11" in "16"
Got it from the winery๐Ÿ˜„

An "11" in "16"
Got it from the winery๐Ÿ˜„

Aug 16th, 2016
William Gelner

This is my favorite Chard. It is a reserve in every since of the word. No one else is allowed to drink it but me and one other. Hence, the NO on the label.

This is my favorite Chard. It is a reserve in every since of the word. No one else is allowed to drink it but me and one other. Hence, the NO on the label.

Dec 19th, 2014
Michal Waclaw

12% buttery, more California style

12% buttery, more California style

May 25th, 2014
Quin Breland

My favorite Chardonnay

My favorite Chardonnay

Apr 19th, 2014
Jim Yuan

Great long creamy finish

Great long creamy finish

Mar 9th, 2014