Cakebread Cellars, Wine estate in Rutherford, Napa Valley, US
Cakebread Cellars is a winery in Napa Valley, California, that draws grapes from vineyard sites spread across the valley floor and into Anderson Valley. The range of growing conditions across these locations shapes the character of each wine produced here.
Jack and Dolores Cakebread bought land in Napa Valley in 1973 after Jack visited the area for a photography project and ended up purchasing a property on impulse. What started as an unplanned acquisition became a family-run business that remains in family hands today.
The winery is deeply rooted in the local wine community and contributes to regional life through charitable work. Visitors encounter people who see wine as an expression of the land and its character.
Visits require advance reservations, as the winery does not accept walk-in guests. Options range from guided walks through the vines to seated tastings, so it is worth booking early to secure your preferred experience.
Jack Cakebread was a car mechanic with no background in winemaking before he bought the property in 1973. That origin story sets this winery apart from most others in the valley, where founders typically came from agriculture or business.
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