Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 2022
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$118.00
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Storefront
120 Tembeling Road
#01-01
Singapore 423619
Singapore
Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 2022
Grape varietal & region: The very first wine released from Cakebread Cellars nearly 50 years ago was the 1973 Napa Valley Chardonnay. Grapes for this wine come from the world-famous Carneros appellation in southern Napa Valley. This region sits just north of San Pablo Bay, whose influence provides the cool, windswept conditions that produce chardonnay with the ideal balance of fruit characteristics and acidity. Soils here are predominantly Haire Loam, a light clay that helps grapevines naturally regulate vigor for fruit of intense concentration.
The 2020 growing season started off warm and dry. Mild conditions in spring were ideal for budbreak and early growth, while steady summer temperatures, with cool mornings and warm, sunny days, ripened Chardonnay grapes to perfect flavor and balanced acidity. Yields at harvest were abundant and of very high quality.
Taste profile: This wine opens with aromas of ripe golden apple, white peach, and light oak. On the palate, apple and pear characteristics are balanced by fresh acidity, and the finish is clean, with appealing hints of apple and lemon intermingling with notes of minerality. This is a versatile pairing wine—we love it with grilled seafood and nearly any selection of cheeses.
Winemaking process: The grapes were harvested by night in small batches as they reached perfect maturity. Night harvest allows the fruit to still be cool from the evening temperatures. The grapes were pressed directly in the tank as whole clusters. The juice is then transferred into French oak barrels for fermentation. A portion of the wine (4%) underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine aged for 8 months in French oak (33% new) with intermittent stirring of the yeast lees to enhance texture and complexity.
Country
United States of America
Region
California (Napa, Sonoma, Russian River Valley & More)
Maker
Cakebread Cellars
Style
Buttery & Honeyed White
Winery Practices
Vegan Friendly Winemaking
Key Techniques Used
Direct Press
Maturation Medium
Oak Barrels
Aging Duration
7-12 Months
Primary Taste
Citrus Fruit, Mineral, Stone Fruit, and Tree Fruit
Acidity
Medium +
Dryness
Neutral
Food Pairing
Chicken & Turkey
Alcohol (%)
Pronounced (12-14%)
Key Highlights
Winery
Winery
Cakebread Cellars
Since founding the winery in 1973, we’ve set out to create quality wines that pair best with good food and good company. Our wines reflect the personalities of our estate vineyards as well as the spirit of our entire team
Classification
Classification
Classic Wines
The cornerstone of wine culture—faithful expressions of their origin, yet open to a range of interpretations
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Same Day Delivery is possible for orders between Tuesday - Sunday, and is conditional on whether we have the wines available at our storefront. Look out for products listed here
Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
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Absolutely! Wine makes the best gift—whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just because.
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Want to make it extra special? We’ve got you covered with gift-wrapping options and accessories like stylish gift boxes. And if you’re looking to really impress, our gift hampers are packed with wine and goodies that’ll make their day!
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We hate the disappointment of opening an off-drinking bottle of wine – as much as a kid seeing their scoop of ice cream fall to the ground (Yes, it hurts).
Simply contact us within 7 days of receiving your wines to let us know why you’re not satisfied and drop off the remaining unused wines back to us. The bottle will have to be at least 3/4 full and the same wine the bottle is in (duh).
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