Our host Jo was absolutely wonderful! She has a background in education, and it showed in all the best ways throughout our experience. She was patient, engaging, incredibly informative, and somehow knew exactly when to keep us focused and when to simply go with the flow. With a group of 11 women celebrating a bachelorette weekend, being able to read the room is definitely a skill--and Jo made it look effortless! She was able to quickly switch gears whenever the situation called for it while still making sure we had a fun, informative, and memorable experience. I was so impressed by Jo's knowledge and the way she shared it with us. She made learning about Cakebread and the wines approachable and enjoyable without ever making the experience feel overly formal. I would gladly spend another afternoon sipping wine and learning from her again! Thank you, Jo, for your patience, hospitality, and for being such a wonderful part of my friend Stephanie's bachelorette weekend. You helped make an already special trip that much more memorable! read more

While we know wineries aren't "kid friendly" in general, however when you're on the list of "Best Kid Friendly Wineries" you should have a permanent area for that, not just an hour time slot. We were told "YOUR KID CAN EITHER WAIT IN THE PARKING LOT OR WAIT IN THE CAR.." What responsible adult tells a potential customer that? Essentially, they are NOT family friendly especially with the woman I spoke to telling us to leave my kid in a parking lot or car.... https://www.visitnapavalley.com/blog/post/kid-friendly-wineries-in-napa-valley/ read more

We walked in to purchase some wine and the gentleman that help us very professional and kind He suggested some wines and I asked him to try a pinot noir which I loved Ambience was wonderful quiet and nice atmosphere read more

We absolutely loved our visit to Cakebread Cellars! The winery has a beautiful modern aesthetic while still maintaining a warm, welcoming, family feel.There is so much interesting history behind Cakebread. One of my favorite details was learning about the founder's love of photography and seeing his photograph of Ansel Adams...such a cool and unexpected part of the experience!The Cakebread wine collection is also much more extensive than I had imagined. We enjoyed learning about the different wines, and everything we tasted was wonderful. I was so impressed that I left with several bottles! Between the wine, history, and beautiful atmosphere, Cakebread Cellars is definitely worth visiting. The two Jeffs that work there were amazing!!!! read more

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My gal pal and I had a wonderful time doing The Perfect Pair experience. We were greeted in the visiting area and were given a glass of chardonnay. We were then greeted with a staff member, who showed us some history of the Cakebread family and property, and then we made our way to the eating/tasting area. It was just me and my friend and the one staff member. We were informed about the various foods coming out and each of the wines that paired with them. The food was lovely and paired so well with each of the wines. Their white wines were fantastic. The food was good as well~ lots of different flavors. THey're smaller bites, so don't expect to get incredibly full to bursting or anything. LOL! After finishing our food and wine, we went to the little kitchen area, chatted with the staff there, and then went on a tour of the winery, the barrels, garden etc.. We then went to the gift shop to purchase some wines to take home. Overall, a lovely experience. :) Parking is plentiful~! We arrived at the winery and were able to find a charging station for our EV. (We had our own attachment for a Tesla charger.) From beginning to finish (approximately 90+ minutes), it charged about 15%. LOL! read more

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This family-owned winery put intention and history into their tour experience. You are given insight into their fermentation and processing, walk through the beautiful grounds, and taste five delightful pours. Their mountain Cabernet is out of this world. Complex, with a little pucker at the end. Recommend! read more

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We arrived here for our Monday afternoon VIP wine tasting appointment at the main building. We were directed to get back in our car and drive to the rear of the property where the wine club is. Coming into the club tasting room, we ran into our hostess Jo, who happily sampled out the wines to us while enjoying some shade on the outdoor patio. I was not surprised to see all the wine served in Riedel glasses, but even the water glasses are Riedel. Right next to the outdoor patio is a garden of herbs, flowers, tomatoes, corn, squash, and the like. We did get a small charcuterie board which we gobbled up by the third sample. I have to admit there's nothing like trying wines that you will not see in the retail market. The photos below should make you jealous enough to come here. read more

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I absolutely love their wines! Cakebread is perhaps most well known for white wines, but their Cabernet Sauvignon is one of my faves. I also did a Cabernet and Cassoulet cooking class here and that was so much fun. Chef Brian led the class and was a fantastic teacher. Afterwards, we get to eat our own cooking and the meal is paired with healthy pours of delicious wine. I'd highly recommend the experience! All the staff at this family-run winery make you feel right at home. The ambiance is warm and beautiful. read more

Reserved this for my husbands birthday and it turned out to be the highlight of the weekend. We had the most amazing personalized wine and food pairing experience on our visit capped off with a tour of the cellar with the most incredible authentic knowledgeable host Dean! From the start we knew we were in a for treat with his wonderful personality and wealth of knowledge. We walked away learning so much and having the best experience. Highly recommend. Reasonably priced given what you get in return! read more

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Cakebread Cellars was a wonderful wine tour and tasting experience! Our tour guide, Dean, was fantastic--friendly, humorous, knowledgeable, and truly made the experience enjoyable. I especially enjoyed learning the story behind the owners and the history of the winery. I also learned so much about wine, including how to properly taste and appreciate it, as well as the winemaking process from beginning to end. The wines were delicious, and the entire experience was both informative and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend Cakebread Cellars to anyone visiting Napa Valley. read more

The experience here at cakebread cellars was educational and wines were definitely with great value. I enjoyed the tour and our wine connoisseur was knowledgeable and humorous. read more

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We adore this cellar and all the delicious wines they make. The service and all staff are gracious and really make you feel special Larry, was great , nice pours You can walk in , however we suggest you make a Rez The wines are all delicious. My favorite is their Chardonnay. The grounds are stunning and the history is very interesting read more

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went for the first time with family celebrating my brother's birthday, and returning to the restaurant for food did not disappoint. read more

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Beautiful winery with manicured grounds and modern buildings. The tasting included a walk along the vines, their garden and fermentation rooms. We stopped along the way for our pours in different locations. That was nice. I liked that better than just a seated tasting. The wine tasting and tour was $65 pp and felt reasonable given the generous pours and educational aspect. You are in a group but it was nice to meet people from all over. read more

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My husband and I did the classic tour and tasting of Cakebread Cellars last weekend and it was a delight! As soon as we arrived, we were given a splash of their sauvignon blanc, which was light and crisp. Jane did a great job at setting the stage for Cakebread's beginnings and how it's continued through the present time. She also did a great job at talking about each wine we tried! I thought it was really cool to see the "egg" wine vessels that Cakebread uses. I've read about them but never seen one. I also love the effect that aging the wine in that vessel has on the wine itself. It put a really cool finish on the wine we tried that had some time in one of them! The wines we tried were all so delicious. We bought one of their cabernets to take to our dinner at Cole's Chop House and it paired so well with our steaks! The property is so pretty and I'd love to explore it more one day. We definitely had a lovely time at Cakebread! read more

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Beautiful views and establishment. Great wine , tour guide was amazing. Highly recommended 10/10. read more

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We visited Cakebread with a few friends who were in town, and were excited to potentially join the wine club since we had tried some of their wines in a restaurant before and really loved them. We opted for the Cakebread Classic Tour ($50 per person). The tour itself was great. Really friendly guide and tasty wines. However, our experience turned negative by the end. I mentioned to our guide that I wanted to take a walk around the outside of the winery, and he said it was only allowed if accompanied by a chaperone. What's the point of visiting a winery or joining a wine club, if you can't even enjoy it fully? Then, while sitting on a bench in front of the winery, we were abruptly approached by a staff member at 3:55. He told us to leave immediately since they close at 4 PM. It was very harsh and unpleasant. Really left all of us with a bad impression. Overall, not worth the $200 we spent, and will definitely not be joining the club - very snobby and strict read more

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I've visited Cakebread a few times now, and every experience has been amazing. As a member now, it's such a treat to bring friends or family along and enjoy the complimentary member tastings. On our most recent visit, our group of four was seated comfortably on their gorgeous terrace. While the wines were fantastic (the 2018 Benchland Cabernet was my personal favorite), the real star of the show was their homemade Meyer lemon marmalade. Served atop creamy goat cheese and toasted crisps, it was absolutely delicious. Laura, our wine hostess, was amazing--warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the wines. She even went above and beyond by sharing a copy of their marmalade recipe with us, which was such a thoughtful touch. I couldn't have picked a better place to introduce my friends to wine tasting for the first time. Cakebread not only delivers incredible wine but also a level of hospitality that keeps you coming back. read more

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Great looking property, nicely done. Tasting wasn't bad at all, a long tour of the property along the winemaking process. I am not a particularly big fan of white wines, but this was not bad at all. No rush, they take time, explain, generously pour wines. I think we tasted 7 different varietals. Everything was excellent until at the end I asked to try their Howell Mountain Cab. I had 2014 and it was amazing, what actually brought me to the winery. To my surprise the answer was "you need to buy another full tasting". The opened bottle was on the counter in front of me, anywhere else in the Napa Valley that wouldn't be an issue. In the most places they will even open a bottle. Not in Cakebread. That was a bit shocking. read more

Cakebread Cellars is widely advertised as a family-friendly winery but it clearly is not, based on our experience. We have been to Cakebread many times prior before we had our child and we are frequent purchasers of their wine. However, after today's experience, we will no longer support this winery. We stopped by yesterday around 1pm for a wine tasting, but were turned away since we brought our 3 year old. We were told to come back at 10am today since that is the only time they allow under 21 year olds to accommpany tastings. We were turned away again today since they booked out but there were few people there at 10am. There are much better wineries available in Napa and Sonoma. Skip this one, especially if you have kids with you. read more

If I'm honest, this was such a beautiful tour! The employees were not only super knowledgeable and genuinely happy to be at work. The wine speaks for itself with the taste, it shows how much ambiance/space creates a beautiful wine. Sara our guide was funny, sweet and just made everything great. (Shout out to her) Book and enjoy Will come back! read more

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Let me start with - this is the best white wine in Napa. Sav Blanc, Chardonnay - top tier. What pushes me to give Cakebread 5 stars is their tasting room and tour is beautiful. From the tasting area to the outdoor grounds - I cannot recommend this enough. I even joked with the tour guide and mentioned that I strongly disliked Cab Franc, and she had me taste their recent release and it was so good! If you are looking for the modern winery with the old school wine - definitely come to Cakebread! read more

We had a wonderful two hours tasting wine at Cakebread Wineries. Melissa provided us with great wines and gave us a look into the past and the future of Cakebread Wines. Melissa was knowledgeable and very professional, but had a great sense of humor. If you have a wine tasting experience at Cakebread, do yourself a favor and hookup with Melissa. read more

My group and I had a great time at Cakebread! This was the first winery I went to in Napa. We took the walking tour throughout the facility. It's a very aesthetic and clean place. Carl was a great guide and gave us a very educational experience. We tasted a mix of whites and reds. They were all very delicious. I recommend! read more

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Lovely winery near St Helena. The workers are super friendly and the lady helping us was awesome. They have cheesy popcorn which was so yummy & perfect with the wine. They have outdoor seating and indoor too. The wines are pretty good but at a steep price per normal Napa. I feel like a summer day outside would be so beautiful when you're surrounded by nature! read more

We've been members of Cakebread for over 20 years. Just visited and had Melissa handle our tasting and she was fantastic. Knowledgeable and friendly and she really made our tasting an event! read more

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! read more

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My husband and I visited Cakebread Cellars on October 12, 2025 and had an absolutely wonderful time. From the moment we arrived, everything felt welcoming and thoughtfully curated. We were fortunate to have Janie as our host, and she truly made the experience unforgettable. Her knowledge, passion for wine, and engaging personality brought each pour to life--she struck the perfect balance of informative and fun. The wines themselves were exceptional. We especially appreciated how the tasting showcased the variety and craftsmanship that Cakebread is known for. It was a fantastic way to experience Napa, and we left with both bottles and beautiful memories. If I could only pick one winery to visit, I'd choose Cakebread every time. Thank you, Janie, and the whole Cakebread team. We can't wait to come back! read more

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To anyone who works in restaurants, Cakebread wines are synonymous with elegance, sophistication and great taste. It should come as no surprise that their on-site wine tasting experience is no different. Cakebread Cellars has a gorgeous, modern property blended with a rustic style: lots of wood and vegetation as you walk the grounds. Upon entering the main tasting area, we were greeted by Alyssa, who charmingly poured us a glass of wine while we awaited our host, Dean. Dean took us to an intimate room with a long table and several glasses just waiting to be filled. We learned so much from Dean about the history of Cakebread Winery, from Jack & Delores Cakebread's acquisition of the property, to their "green" production of wine and the utilization of on-site gardens for their culinary dishes. He is an utmost professional and an asset to Cakebread wineries. Our party enjoyed a 4-course tasting ("The Perfect Pair- Wine And Food"), and I cannot recommend it enough! It is seasonal, so your menu may be different, but ours featured 2 Chardonnays and 2 Cabernets, paired with a smoked Sturgeon pâté, kale salad with black garlic, pumpkin soup and elk chili. Unfortunately, we had to cut our visit short to make the flight home, so we did not get to accompany Dean on a tour of the grounds. On my next visit to Napa, I will definitely rectify this and allow myself time for a more comprehensive overview. But, that didn't stop us from hitting the gift shop! Once again, Alyssa was there to assist us. I selected some fresh honey made on the grounds and the "Cakebread Cellars American Harvest Cookbook" featuring recipes by Jack & Delores Cakebread as well as their head chef, Brian Streeter. Anyone considering a visit to the Napa Valley area would do well to put Cakebread Cellars on their "must-do" list. Make a reservation and give yourself ample time to enjoy their warmth and hospitality. You'll be glad you did! read more

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Dean was an outstanding tour guide at Cakebread Cellars! He made the entire experience so much fun for our group with his great sense of humor and funny jokes. On top of that, he was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and did an excellent job explaining everything in a way that was both interesting and easy to understand. You can tell he's passionate about what he does, and it made our tasting experience even more enjoyable. If you get the chance to tour with Dean, you're in for a great time. Highly recommend! read more

We stumbled upon cakebread because they did a Collab with domain Caneros and it ended up being a great experience. We did the one hour tour with Jeff, he was a great hosts. We were able to visit the cellars both the oak barrels and the egg cement barrels. We tasted about six different wines from Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine for me was a little strong. I would've liked it to age a little bit longer but overall it was a great experience and the property was beautiful. Also a plus they have free car charging in the parking lot. read more

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Jo was an absolutely fantastic guide for us! We loved Cakebread's wines already but we were absolutely blown away by how inventive and unique their wine making process is, and Jo did a phenomenal job of explaining all of it in an easy to follow format! read more

My friends and I had an amazing time on the Cakebread Winery tour! The wines were fantastic, the atmosphere inside is stunning, and the whole experience was so much fun. Definitely worth a visit--I can't wait to come back for a tasting! read more

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). read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Melissa was such a sweet guest experience host - she's informative and kind, ensured a memorable experience. The building is built beautifully, offering a warm/darker scene to walk through during your tour. All wines offered on the tasting were new to me & a standout on my trip to Napa Valley. Cakebread is a big name that many know; the tour is a noteworthy experience that should be a staple to your Napa Valley itinerary if you're looking to learn about some influential wine history. read more

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My girlfriends and I thoroughly enjoyed the wine and food pairing, so thoughtfully presented by Lisa! She was knowledgeable, tenured, funny and nice. The food was amazing and consisted of sturgeon pate on toast, pumpkin soup, kale salad with black garlic and finally elk chili. All delicious. so was the wine, we tried 4 different ones. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with the chef, as well as the company of our fellow diners (lunchers?). We really enjoyed learning the history of cake bread and it was so cool to find out their actual name is Cakebread! Thanks Lisa and chef!! read more

My husband and I have enjoyed Cakebread cabs for some time, and we had a great time at their last year's Spring Fling event. We were so excited to come back this year and bought our tickets early on. Unfortunately this time the event was a disappointment. Although the food was good, last year's event was better (especially the paella and the sliders they served last year). However, we were glad to see Point Reyes cheese and the Fatted Calf charcuterie there again, as you can't go wrong with those staples for sure. So, food and wine-wise, it was fine. The major issue, and the one thing that caused the negative experience, and hence the 2-star rating, was the poor service. When we walked up and lined up to get checked in (there were 2 lines based on last names, alphabetically), the groups ahead of us were greeted and assisted in a friendly manner, through friendly conversations and were directed where to go after to get their first tasting of the Rosé. After the host finished helping that group, she began talking to other hosts and doing something on their computer. We waited patiently in line as we were next in line, thinking they were busy finishing up something on the computer screen and that we were going to be helped next as soon as they were done (not one time did anyone acknowledge us or said anything about helping us anytime soon; and there were 4 of them). There was no one else in line at that point but us and there was a period of long awkward silence because, again, no one acknowledged us. BUT THEN another group came in and they were greeted right away. After their exchange of pleasantries, one of the hosts handed the group their lanyards and name tags and even impressed them as she remembered their names apparently. When we realized we were just an invisible couple standing there, my husband (who is rather patient, rarely ever complains or anything, and it takes a lot to get him annoyed) finally asked if we can get checked in. The host simply said "yes," asked us for our last name, gave us our name tags and lanyards and sent us on our way. Again, no "hello," "hi," "thanks for being patient," NOTHING! It was so off-putting. First impression is everything and that interaction certainly set the tone for the rest of our time there. This was one of those times when we were acutely reminded that the service we receive at certain places can definitely be based on how we look, and it pains me to write this. We definitely won't be back. We did not linger long for the event, nor did we purchase any bottle (although we are fans of Cakebread cabs). Went up the road to Caymus and purchased a few different bottles their excellent cabs and received a serving of welcoming, warm and friendly service from their staff to boost. read more

We had a fabulous tasting experience at Cakebread. They took us through the winery to taste. They were so knowledgeable and made our experience wonderful. Janie and Dean were especially hospitable. Cheers! read more

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