Cakebread Reserve Carneros Napa Chardonnay 2023 Rated 93JD

Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 93
Poached pear, lemon, honeyed white flowers, and hints of cream corn all shine in the 2023 Chardonnay Reserve, a medium-bodied, balanced Chardonnay that has a fresh, focused mouthfeel and a great finish. It's beautifully done and brings classic California fruit with class. It should drink well for 4-6 years. Drink 2025-2031.

Wine Tasting Notes
Seductive, slightly floral aromas of creamy golden apple and honeydew melon, with complementary scents of creme brulee, yeast and mineral, preface a lush, full-bodied palate offering intense and expansive melon, peach and apple flavors accentuated by fresh, perfectly balanced acidity. The wine's long, elegant and focused finish showcases bright, apple-y flavors with hints of citrus, mineral and oak spice. This delicious and complex Cakebread Reserve Carneros Napa Chardonnay chardonnay is enjoyable now, but will gain further complexity with another 5-7 years aging.