April 2003
Consistently one of the most popular chardonnays as reported in the W&S Annual Restaurant Poll, Cakebread's latest release shows smooth and fresh. The wine packs tight layers of pineapple, toffee, richness of oak, lees scents of grissini, all brightened by the acidity. Dense, yet buoyant, this should develop well over the next year.
Wine & Spirits gave this wine a score of 90 points.

Grape variety:
100% Chardonnay

Alcoholic Content: 14.1%

Vineyards:
100% Napa Valley

Total Acidity: 0.66g/100ml

pH: 3.53

Harvest Dates:
8/30/2001 through 10/3/2001

Residual Sugar:
0.05 g/100ml

Fermentation:
Stainless Steel & French Oak

Barrel-aging:
9 months French oak