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Wine Tasting Notes of Nan & Michael
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CAKEBREAD CELLARS
8300 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
(707) 963-5222; (800) 588-0298
http://www.cakebread.com

Chardonnay grapes

We have been impressed with Cakebread Cellers for quite some time, but only recently did an "official" wine tasting. Very nice wines.

Tasting hours: Daily - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, appointment only.

Listed wines and/or vintages may no longer be available. Contact the winery for the most recent releases.

2000 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Aromas of grapefruit and fig with just a trace of vanilla carry over into the palate. A crisp, dry wine.

1999 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Green apples with a subtle hint of oak and vanilla in the aroma, quite citrusy in the mouth.

1998 Chardonnay Reserve, Napa Valley
Very floral on the nose --reminded us of citrus blossoms. Smooth and buttery on the palate and a rich finish. A very good wine.

2000 Deep Blue
This wine is a nice blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and is quite interesting. Citrus and vanilla on nose, kiwi fruit in the taste.

1999 Rubaiyat, Napa Valley
This is a Pinot Noir blend that brings with it lots of raspberry and strawberry jam aromas and flavor.

1998 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Mmmmm. Strawberry and black cherries on the nose, a nice, smooth mouth-feel with flavors of currents and a faint accent of chocolate on the finish. Mild tannins. Should age nicely.

Not all wines were available for tasting.

Other wines produced by this winery include: Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Zinfandel.