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Cakebread Cabernet

Napa Cabernet from a family that never left Rutherford

8 bottles Same-day or next-day LI delivery Wine shipping where legal
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The story

The story behind Cakebread

Cakebread Cellars was founded in 1973 by Jack and Dolores Cakebread in Rutherford, California, and the family still runs the place. The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from estate ranches and long-term grower vineyards across Rutherford, Oakville, Calistoga and the Suscol watershed, so the blend draws on real Napa floor and benchland fruit rather than a single site.

Grapes are picked at night to hold acidity, cold-soaked two days for color and gentle tannin, then aged about 17 months in French oak, roughly 40 to 50 percent new. Small lots of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec round out the Cabernet. We have poured this for decades because it tastes like Napa and not like oak.

The lineup

Explore the Cakebread range

Cakebread makes a tight Cabernet lineup, from the estate Cabernet to the single-vineyard Vine Hill, plus a large-format bottle for the table.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Cabernet Sauvignon 750mLNapa Valley Cabernet14.4% to 14.9% ABVBlack cherry, cocoa, cedar, fine tannin
Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5LLarge format Cabernet14.4% to 14.9% ABVSame blend, built for a crowd
Vine Hill Cabernet 750mLSingle-vineyard Cabernet14.5% to 14.9% ABVDeeper fruit, more oak, longer finish
Merlot 750mLNapa Valley MerlotVintage variesPlum, mocha, soft round tannin
Chardonnay 750mLNapa Valley ChardonnayVintage variesApple, citrus, toasted oak
Sauvignon Blanc 750mLNapa Valley Sauvignon BlancVintage variesGrapefruit, melon, bright acid
CabernetCakebread - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$89.99WineCakebread - Chardonnay 750mL$49.99WineCakebread - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$36.99Out of stockWineCakebread - Pinot Noir 750mL$64.99Out of stockWineCakebread - Chardonnay Reserve 750mL$69.99Out of stockWineCakebread - Merlot 750mL$64.99Out of stockWineCakebread - Vine Hill Cabernet 750mL$119.99Out of stockWineCakebread - Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L$139.99
Buying guidance

Which Cakebread is right for you?

The Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL is $89.99 here, and the 1.5L is $139.99 when we have it. Vine Hill Cabernet runs $119.99. If you want to build a mixed case, the Chardonnay is $49.99, the Sauvignon Blanc is $36.99, and the Merlot and Pinot Noir sit at $64.99 each. Buy Cakebread online for pickup in Commack or local delivery, and we will confirm stock before you drive over.

The steakhouse hostCakebread Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL

Decant 30 to 60 minutes and pour with ribeye or lamb chops.

The dinner party plannerCakebread Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L

One magnum covers the table without a second trip to the cellar.

The collectorCakebread Vine Hill Cabernet 750mL

Single-vineyard fruit and more oak for the cellar or a milestone.

Make the most of it

Cakebread cocktails and pairings

Serve it at 60 to 65°F and give it 30 to 60 minutes of air. The tannin wants fat and char.
Good to know

Cakebread questions, answered

Is Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon is dry. Fermentation runs to dryness, so the impression of sweetness comes from ripe Napa fruit and French oak, not residual sugar.
What grapes are in Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon?
It is predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with small blending lots of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. That Bordeaux-style blend rounds the mid-palate and softens the tannin.
How should I serve Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon?
Serve it at 60 to 65°F and decant 30 to 60 minutes. Pair with grilled or roasted red meat, braised short ribs, portobello mushrooms or aged Cheddar and Gruyere.
Where is Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon made?
It is made in Napa Valley, California, by Cakebread Cellars, founded in 1973 by Jack and Dolores Cakebread in Rutherford. Fruit comes from estate ranches and grower vineyards across Napa sub-appellations.
Can I get Cakebread Cabernet delivered or pick it up locally?
Yes. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free curbside pickup in Commack, and free local delivery over $250. Call (631) 343-7200 to confirm stock.
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