Cakebread Cellars

We had the absolute pleasure of doing a wine tasting with food pairing at Cakebread Cellars, and our experience was made unforgettable thanks to Sam. From the moment we arrived, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her passion for wine and hospitality shined through in every aspect of our visit. Sam guided us through each pairing with such depth and enthusiasm. She shared detailed explanations about the wines, the winemaking process, and the thought behind each pairing, all while keeping the conversation engaging and easy to understand. Her knowledge was impressive, but it was her kindness and approachability that really set her apart. She went above and beyond by offering us personalized recommendations for other places to visit while in Napa—suggestions we’re genuinely excited to explore. It’s rare to encounter someone who combines professionalism, expertise, and warmth so effortlessly. Sam truly made our visit feel special and memorable. If you're visiting Cakebread, I hope you're lucky enough to be hosted by Sam. She’s a gem!

We had a fantastic experience at Cakebread. We originally booked just a wine tasting but when they saw it was a birthday celebration we got upgraded to the food and wine experience and we loved every second. Our guide, Carl, was so knowledgeable and made the most of our time. The food and wine pairings were expertly curated and absolutely delicious. It was so neat to see the facility, grapes, gardens, and barrels. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a worthwhile visit.

My husband and I had an amazing tour and tasting experience with Kathy today! We absolutely loved seeing the beautiful grounds, learning the history and seeing all of the different rooms on site. The wines are also fabulous! Highly recommend to add to your Napa itinerary!

Many years ago (in the 90's) at a nice restaurant we saw Cakebread Chardonnay. At $100 for a bottle it was really above our price range, we'd never heard of it but were celebrating an anniversary and decided to splurge. It made the dinner and our celebration very special. Through the years we would order it when dining out on special occasions like when we went to NYC upon my return from the war in Iraq in 2003. We were having brunch in the Boat House in Central Park and again, your wine made everything that much better. This week when we came to Napa to explore the one winery we had to visit was yours. We took the tour and Jeff made the tour wonderful and it was awesome to see where the wine that has touched our lives over the year comes from. Thanks' for the memories.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. I went on a vineyard tour and tasting with a friend, and the entire experience far exceeded our expectations. The scenery was breathtaking—modern, stylish, and beautifully maintained. The wine selection was extensive, offering something for every palate. But the true standout of the day was our tour guide, Jane. She was incredibly knowledgeable—no question was too obscure, and impressively, she had an answer for everything. Her humor and warmth made the experience unforgettable. I truly can’t speak highly enough about our visit and am already looking forward to coming back!

We had the most amazing time here! We booked the 2pm food tasting and pairing experience and it did not disappoint. Chef Jose prepared delicious small bites to compliment our wine choices. Our host (I'm ashamed I can't remember her name but she was once an entertainer on a cruise ship in Florida) was the most delightful, knowledgeable and friendly person! We loved every bit of this experience including the tour of the winery at the end. We will definitely be back. Cakebread, please send us the name of our host :)

First time here and Sara was our tour guide! She was absolutely amazing. The wine is so tasty and the tasting room and garden was beautiful. It’s so clean and calm and I 10/10 recommend!!

an amazing experience tasting five different wines for just $50! The atmosphere was fantastic, and the wines were absolutely delicious. A special thank you to Jane for guiding me and my parents through the tasting process—she took the time to explain everything in detail, making it both educational and enjoyable. We learned so many interesting facts about the wines, and the whole experience was truly worth it. Highly recommend visiting! 人好，酒好，速来，找Jane！

On our way to dinner (RH restaurant) we had time to spare we stopped by here without a reservation. The lady at the front told us there were no availability's, she offered us a glass of wine and said we could check out the gift shop. Inside the gift shop, we met Kathy. She asked had we done a tasting we told her no it was all booked. She said I can't have that, she asked us our wine preference gave us a couple of tastings. She explained to us all about the winery and their process, which was great with this being our first time there. We told her what restaurant we were going to and gave us some meal suggestions, that were spot on. Saying Kathy provided us with the most excellent customer service would be doing her a disservice. She was absolutely amazing. My wife and I will return her not only to get a proper visit but I also to see Kathy. Thanks Kathy for taking care of my wife and I we really appreciated it.

Great wine, tour & food Experience. Tour was brief but very interesting. Food with wine pairing was exceptional!

We love Cakebread! So much so, we joined their wine club today. We dropped in to purchase a few bottles and Alyssa greeted us warmly and offered us a "splash" of their Sauvignon Blanc. Yes, please! She rang our six bottles up and mentioned that if we join today, these six bottles would count toward our first quarterly shipment and we'd get 15% off. Well, that made total sense to us! Membership benefits include: - Complimentary tastings for up to four in the Member's lounge - 15% off all wine - Club member pricing on specialty tastings which include food pairings - Invites to member events Can't wait to put this membership to good use!

Visited January 13, 2024. Easily set reservation for two for food and wine pairing online. Joined a group of six other visitors in a private room. Host was Kelly. Kelly was remarkable, her Cakebread family and winery knowledge was thorough, she has an enjoyable sense of humor, she allowed us to revisit our favorite wines and enabled this group of strangers to dialogue and really enjoy our time together at Cakebread. I've already shared with several family members who frequent Napa, add Cakebread to their list and request Kelly. The wine we explored was candidly much better than the Cakebread wine I've enjoyed in the retail market. Purchased a mixed full case, some we didn't try before the purchase because everything we did taste was good to very good. Didn't utilize any dump bucket at this winery. From the Sauvignon Blac welcome wine to the Dancing Bear Ranch Cab, "walking wine" and the four other glasses that accompanied our delicious food pairings, we enjoyed every tasting. The chef (Brian Streeter) visited our spacious private room and provided an overview of each gourmet food pairing (see photo for the pairing insights).

A great winery with beautiful property that provides multiple complimentary wine tasting for active duty members! It is truly a great thing that very very few wineries do now days, and only one other Napa/Sonoma winery provides multiples free tastings. This allowed me to take my parents and enjoy an amazing afternoon with them. Charlie Sachsel was a great host that was very knowledgeable on wine and the cakebread cellars. I look forward to drinking cakebread cellars wine soon.

Beautiful estate and unforgettable cabs! We stopped by Cakebread Cellars to do their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon tasting priced at $100 per person. Cakebread has been on our list to visit for a while and we wanted to make sure we tried the best of their wine. HIGHLIGHTS + Gorgeous estate ! + Iconic history + Amazing cabs! Trying the "Dancing Bears" Cab Sauv is worth doing the elevated tasting for. LOWLIGHTS - The tasting experience left more to be desired. As an elevated tasting, typically one would receive personalized attention or even a private experience.... but we were led into a room with 3 other couples, quickly explained the wines, and then left alone with a group of strangers at a group table. When we did have questions, our wine guide would answer them quickly and sometimes in a dismissive manner. However, we would def come back for the wine! I would maybe do the elevated tasting again if we had a large group (making it completely private) and just adjust expectations on the wine education aspect.

Beautiful atmosphere, good wine, amazing pairings at the tasting, and super amazing chef!! We were celebrating our birthdays and were surprised with a personalized card at our tasting which made this experience a bit more special! The venue was exquisite, modern yet rustic, wood throughout and amazing photography filled the walls. The tasting room was well lit with natural light and the reflections of the light through the wine glasses was really neat! The wines were good and with the food pairings made it even better. The chef came out and explained the menu and the. During the tour took us back to the kitchen area and showed us a few different techniques on how they unravel a corn cob, and how they sun dry a specific fruit- very cool to have see this!

Solid wine tasting/tour experience. The lobby & woodwork throughout the winery was gorgeous. Plus just they provide a good standard fare of wines to taste for a reasonable price. We made reservations. Art our host was absolutely fabulous, friendly & knew so much about wines in general. Loved sharing our "world wine" stories.

This place is actually better than I thought it would be. Because we had three military IDs and we all got a free tasting and tour. The wine was a lot better than I thought it would be. The inside, with the egg like shells of where they keep the wine is so creative and cool. Service was great. The tour was awesome! I would go back again!

A good wine tasting experience and lovely property. They run their tastings like clockwork. I personally was not too keen on any of the wines we tasted, surprisingly. At the end of the tour, we ended up in their store to purchase items and I felt a bit off-put by how cold the staff seemed. The girl at the front who checked us in made a deliberate, audible fuss about our party of 8 "dwindling down" unexpectedly last minute, to a party of... 7. She painstakingly put the 8th glass away behind the counter as if her monthly bonus was counting on it.

Just returned from our first trip to Napa, and had the incredible pleasure of touring the Cakebread Cellars winery. Our tour guide, Don, was a fountain of knowledge - pleasant, informative, humorous, and an absolute pleasure to listen to. He recounted not only the history of Napa and the surrounding area, but also the details of winemaking for each variety of wine and grape, from the atmospheric effects to the soil to the process of distilling and fermenting. We could not have lucked into anything better...thank you, Don and Cakebread Cellars! This is a must-see when in the Napa Valley!

Stopped in here after trying to find wineries I hadn't heard about from anyone else. We were really impressed by everything. The property itself is beautiful and you can tell they care about making you feel like you're right at home. Our tour guide was awesome, had a ton of knowledge about the winery and the area, and took us through the entire property with stops along the way. The wine itself is top notch. I know everyone finds what they like, but Cakebread has some really good stuff. The clear winner is the Rose, or Porch Wine, because you can really feel the care that went into it.

They were very understaffed on our visit and it was not a good experience. The service was very slow-over an hour to taste 3 wines. Everyone in the tasting room had empty glasses. Even the bathrooms were all out of toilet paper. Our server was out of breath every time she came over to us. They definitely need better management to see they need more staffing to make this a good experience. The wine was fine but the experience was not good.

Didn't make a appointment to have the full tour. Yet there was a lot of drinking involved. The place itself is beautiful .. Natural wood high ceilings . As I stand inside drinking watching the people outside On the tour in the sun sweating .....I realized I'm not missing much. I'll take indoor AC drinking any day . Lots of wonderful merchandise. I was a fan of the suitcase filled with wine . #OnlyTheEssentials #5Stars

Had a wonderful private tasting for my birthday with Sam as our host! She was wonderful. The wines were great, the grounds were beautiful. Highly recommend

Cakebread has always been one of my 'basic' favorites, and their winery is very well-done and upscale. Loved sampling each wine and walking around. It's a beautiful venue. Our guide was very nice and laid back, and we enjoyed talking with the other guests on the wine tasting tour. It is a great memory to say we've been here to visit. Would go back again.

The absolute best winery in Napa. The tour that we did with Dean was amazing and completely worth it. You drank wine as you went and toured the property. Will always be stopping by when in Napa!

The wine is amazingly tasty. You can have it shipped to your front door. Love the Sauvignon Blanc and the Chardonnay. Great for nice summer night get togethers with friends and family. It's always a delight when someone asks what's the name of that wine we just had.... It just melts on your pallet

Wonderful tasting at Cakebread, friendly employees, lovely setting. A prefect stop in Napa

We had an amazing experience at Cakebread this past week! We did a group tour of the winery with Art. Art was so personable and funny and really made the experience great!! We walked around both the inside and grounds of the winery and tried their different wines along the way. Their wines were tasty and they were not pushy at all to buy bottles, which was nice. We had a blast at Cakebread and will visit again when we are in Napa!

Cakebread doesn't offer the quality of wine we remembered (likely a casualty of the fires a few years ago) but this is still a stop you should make. They provide an excellent wine making tour, history lesson and of course the tasting menu. The whites are nice and depending on your palate, could be quite nice indeed. We tend to prefer red wines with plenty of body and complexity.

We had friends in town from NYC and others who just moved back and wanted to go to Napa. I've always had great experiences here and recommended we all go here. My friend called weeks in advance to reserve a tasting for 9. We also had 3 service dogs and their 2 year old daughter. She asked that an exception be made for her daughter, so the woman asked her manager and got back to her and said yes along with acknowledging that we had service dogs. Cakebread is NOT dog friendly and only allows tastings with children at 10AM. We arrived and instead of a welcome hello we got interrogated by the staff and then the manager who didn't remember approving a 2 year old with us and questioned our dogs. My friend explained what I mentioned above and that we PREPAID! They allowed us in and our host was very nice BUT some guy on staff also followed us around for a while. This put a HUGE damper on our experience and I was honestly embarrassed for recommending Cakebread. Wake up Napa! There are many locals and tourists with children AND there are locals with service dogs!! Why start an experience with an interrogation and then have us followed by a staff person!!?? We did our part by informing the winery of all of this ahead of time and was still treated badly by the manager this past Saturday. The two stars is for our host. Had it been a better experience we would have bought wine but instead left disappointed. My husband and I are members at Alpha Omega, JCB, Rombauer and Medlock Ames and always call ahead of time and mention our dogs and have not had an experience like this.

This was one of my favorite wineries we visited (2024). Our host Dean was phenomenal and guided us through some very complex and great cabs. We had them paired with very good bites that brought out the best in the wines. The place was very inviting from the time we entered. We are not ones to join wine clubs but Cakebreads selections convinced us to go ahead and join. Definitely should be on your list of visits in Napa Valley.!!!

As the Napa Valley Chauffeur ... always on the lookout for positive people and positive places to recommend to my clients .... Cakebread cellars is always a very popular venue to come to but like some of the other wineries you can get hosts or hostesses that aren't always positive . Today I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely hostess , Alyssa , here ! Though she is relatively new to working in the valley , this young lady is a delightful, energetic and very personable , breath of fresh air in the valley ! She played along with acknowledging my rockstar family with their recently college graduated kids on their first trip to the Napa Valley, and just started it off exactly how you'd want it to go .... Already , an asset to Cakebread Cellars , stop by and see her in person ! CHEERS !!!

I was a member for over 25 years and cancelled the membership on November 30,2023. They sent wine to me in March and I have called, and e mailed multiple times with no reply on why I was sent this wine when the membership was canceled months ago. It looks like cake bread has gotten so bad that they are probably trying to sell and are doing everything to make there books look , no matter what this will do to my monthly budget since I'm a widow now and being taken advantage of. Do not join this wine membership!!!!

When I first learnt of this winery, I have to admit I thought the name was unusual. However, Cakebread Cellars not only delivers, they will now be our go-to winery in Napa. This family-owned vintner has elegant, contemporary yet welcoming grounds; amazing and knowledgeable staff; as well as memorable and delicious wines. The collaborative history surrounding their wines is expressed in their tastings. Frank was our gracious host for the afternoon. Their tastings are plentiful and comparative. Wines for purchase are a delight to bring home or to share as a gift. Be sure to find Cakebread on the map in Napa, head there, raise a glass or two and enjoy! Saluti, Sante, Prost...Cheers!

I came here with my husband on a Thursday afternoon to enjoy a tasting. Our tour started right on time with Art and I can't say enough great things about it. Art was so informative, funny, and engaging that he truly made the trip! It helped as well that the grounds were stunning of course and there was lovely wine. The wine was very good, I was a big fan of their chardonnay which wasn't buttery or oakey at all. Honestly I enjoyed everything that we tried. I'd highly recommend a stop in. You aren't able to go around the grounds unfortunately but you do get to enjoy a nice walk around parts of it on the tour.

Had a great time with friends on a Sunday afternoon here! Our server, Zachary, was so nice and funny. He made our time so enjoyable and the depth of knowledge he had in wine was amazing. The venue is gorgeous, and there's a nice back seating area where we had the wine tasting. The selection was good and it didn't feel crowded at all. Would definitely come back!

First wine tasting in Napa and was fortunate to try Cakebread Cellars' 50th anniversary wine tasting pairing. Lisa led us through stories of the Cakebread family and Ansel Adams, her own journey to be there, and interwoven favorite wines within our group. Thank you for your hospitality Lisa!

Lisa is was amazing we had a great storytelling of the cakebread journey. Lisa did a great job walking us through the history of Cakebread and the great wines we had to try! Lisa truly did a great job with the wine tasting.

One of the best tours I have ever been on! Jane took great care of us, she was funny, charismatic and so knowledgeable! Definitely will come again and will ask for JANE!

We had a beautiful experience here. Our tour was given by Jeff. He was welcoming and was very knowledgable. For us, this has been the best experience we have had by far in Napa/Lodi areas. The wines were great and the tour was amazing. We also got local honey from the winery. Thanks for the great experience and the amazing wine.

Cakebread is one of my fave Love the tour and the tour guide was friendly and informative Wine is excellent Finally it closed our evening with a positive note Came home with few more bottles the anticipated lol

My friend found this winery for a bach party of six because it was one of the only ones in the area we were staying, who would take groups of six, and had a tour of the vineyard, as opposed to just a tasting. It's pricey at $75 per person but I've never been to Napa before so I have no reference if that's the average price or not. Still, we enjoyed the tour. Shout out to our tour guide (I can't remember her name but it was the 10 AM tour on 5/21/21), who had to put up with our incessant picture taking. She even let us pick our own carrots from their garden, where they repurpose the soil from the grapes and grow various crops from. Throughout the tour, we got to taste sauvignon blanc, rose, chardonnay, pinot noir, and merlot. Everyone's faves were definitely the sauv and the pinot - so much so that we ended up ordering 2 cases of the two wines (24 bottles) to split between the six of us. The more you order, the cheaper shipping is and it arrived pretty quickly. Like I said, my only complaint would be the price point for the tour but overall, it was a nice experience.

I'm a wine member at cake bread and have been trying to contact them for over 4 weeks about a missing shipment. I have emailed called several times and not received a single call or email back. I also tried to adjust my shipment before shipment and somehow that didn't work and the alleged 400$ of wine that's not arrived is all Chardonnay which I do not drink or want. Super disappointed with the customer service as a paying wine member. Even trying to book a tasting to get someone on the phone was impossible. I hate leaving bad reviews but seems necessary based on the zero customer service I've received.

I met Steve Cakebread at a dinner in Vegas and he told me to let him know if I would ever want a tour. 3 years later I emailed him to say that I was coming to Napa with 21 family members. He graciously hosted all of us and we had a wonderful visit. The staff was very friendly and the wine was spectacular! We will be back.

We really enjoy visiting Cakebread Cellars. We were are party of 8 visiting on October 1, 2022. Always a great experience and service. We enjoyed our tasting and cheese board. Frank was great!

We had a great wine tasting our guide (Susanne) was great. She was very knowledgeable and made the tasting fun. The receptionist was also very welcoming. Great time. Would recommend.

Great whites, very summery. Recommend to bring snacks with you now since they don't offer anything to pair with the heavier reds. Note - you can take the glasses with you if you paid for tasting. Our hosts were new so did not know to let us.

Writing about her review and this one is specifically for Frank! Frank goes out of his way to make members feel special and goes the extra mile. He found out that I am a huge birthday fan and celebrate all month (yes, I'm that girl). Not only does he take time to message me, but he followed up with his fun personality and hospitality! I highly recommend Frank and Cakebread to everyone!!!

Charlie from cakebread cellars was a great tour guide! He not only gave us a wonderful tour but he also took the time to get to know us and gave recommendations for where we should go during our stay in California. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful!

We had a wonderful time touring the grounds and tasting a numbers different wines the whole time. A very attentive tour guide. The whole experience was wonderful. It was our daughter's 24th birthday and first official wine tasting at a nice winery. Perfect!

We came here as guests of wine club members. We received lovely customer service and they have a lovely outdoor seating area for wine club members. Our wine server was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. She was very passionate about her job and I loved hearing the history of Cakebread and how the owners purchased the land and started many years ago! Covid procedures are in place. They took our temps before we entered and masks are required. Staff wore gloves and masks. We were given a wine list and each wine was introduced and given a little bit of background before poured. I love that! We were also given small bites with our tasting. Our wine glasses came with our tasting. Our server wrapped each glass and bagged them for us, and also gave us some chocolates to take home. What a lovely experience!

We came here to celebrate one of my best friend's birthdays. Such a great experience! We made reservations for the chef's wine pairing experience and it did not disappoint. Each dish was paired very well with one of their wine selections. I'm not usually a fan of red wine but I walked away buying two of their bottles along with a bottle of white wine. The whole experience was wonderful and the tour of the property was breathtaking. I will definitely continue purchasing their wine and wouldn't mind coming back to the winery! The architecture was exquisite. It was such a calming and serene experience. Only regret I have is forgetting to take more pictures of the property!

Loved this winery so much I became a club member. Upon arrival, the front desk checked us in with a taster of their chardonnay. We then walked to an open lounging area, and met our host Zach, who then took on us a short tour to another area where we did our tasting. Zach was great. He's not only knowledgeable about the wine and history of the winery, but he made tasting super fun. Don't forget to tip your host people! After the tasting, Zach took us on a short tour outside where the grapes grow. He even took photos of us; apparently, he's a good photographer as well. Ha! He knew exactly what the best lighting, angle and position would be for a picture-perfect result. Now about the wine. It's sooo yummy. I fell in love with their wine about three years ago when my boss gave me a case, which I believe is the cab. Finally, years later, we were able to make a trip to the winery to try all the varietals. We are happy with our 6-bottle a quarter club membership and will see where this takes us. Have had great hosts at other wineries through the years, but Zach definitely made this visit a memorable one.

We visited Cakebread right after our daughter and boyfriend got engaged earlier in the day. Our tour guide and wine expert, Kathy Martin, was incredible and made sure that we and the other members of our group were given a time to remember. Highly recommended, and the wine's outstanding, too! Bring your camera for some great Insta pics.

Our tasting/tour this past Sunday was perfect! Lisa was amazing and really contributed to our positive experience. Her knowledge of the winery's history and the process that goes into the growing and production of Cakebread's wines were well beyond what I had ever expected, and make the experience incredibly special. Each glass was paired with knowledge of the specific wine itself and production, which made each one special in its own way. The facility itself was beautiful. We started in the front of the winery and were guided through the various locations where each process of winemaking takes place. The barrel room was beautiful and smelled great, and I particularly liked seeing the concrete eggs! As someone who came into this tour knowing very little about wine, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I learned. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone who is interested in visiting Cakebread in the future!

We had a wonderful tour with Melissa! She was knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about Cakebread. We will remember this experience for a long time and are grateful for our experience with this exceptional winery.

We had an incredible tour with Melissa! She is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic! She entertained our questions and made our tour flexible to our interests. I am so impressed with her passion, dedication and love of Napa and wine. She began her career in finance and later realized her love of the culture surrounding Napa and wine making. In 2020 she pivoted to pursue her true passion. Cakebread cellars has embraced her and with their emphasis on family and community she has flourished. I hope to reunite with her someday when we return to Napa! Well done Cakebread family and Cellars! We are now new members and fans!

Our family had never heard of Cakebread, we were recommended this tour and we're very pleased!! It was our first stop on our three stop wine tour of Napa! The property is gorgeous and we loved the wood-style as an ode to their roots. We were greeted with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and our hostess for the tasting, Sam! We absolutely LOVED Sam; kept joking she's part of the family. She was kind, personable, knowledgeable and made the whole experience very fun! We went on a very "mini tour" of the facilities and learned a little about the wine-making process and then sat out on the patio. It was such a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. Sam gave us a lot of new knowledge about the flavor profiles of the wine we were sampling, plus she brought out an extra taste of the Rosé we were hankering to try! We were all blown away by the wine at this place!!! We're not typically white wine drinkers, nor Pinot Noir drinkers, but we actually loved the balanced nature of these wines! Out of all the three vineyards we visited, this place had the best tasting wines on the whole. Plus, Sam just made the visit that much better!