Home · Napa Valley wineries · Cakebread Cellars
Cakebread Cellars offers a polished but approachable Napa experience centered on family history, estate vineyards and hospitality. The winery sits along Highway 29 in Rutherford and is best known for Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, although Sauvignon Blanc and other Napa wines broaden the tasting. The setting feels contemporary and well organized, with gardens and winery spaces incorporated into many visits.
The Classic tasting gives first-time guests a guided introduction to the portfolio, while the Courtyard experience is more relaxed and seated. Varietal-focused tastings allow Chardonnay or Cabernet enthusiasts to go deeper, and the Reserve Library experience adds older vintages and limited wines. For travelers who want food integrated into the visit, the Perfect Pair Wine & Food experience uses seasonal ingredients and small plates to demonstrate how wine changes alongside food.
Cakebread is a strong choice for both newer wine travelers and experienced guests because the experience level can be matched to the group. It is not a picnic destination, and outside food is not part of the standard visit. If you choose the wine-and-food pairing, it can serve as a light meal and make the day's schedule more efficient.
Photos
Visit snapshot
- Address
- 8300 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573
- Phone
- (800) 588-0298
- Reservations required
- Yes — tastings by appointment only
- Tasting price
- $50–$125
- Typical visit time
- 60–75 min
- Wine focus
- Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon; also Sauvignon Blanc and other Napa wines
- Discount available
- Priority Wine Pass
- Picnic
- No — property may not be used as picnic space
- Food
- Yes — seasonal small plates, cheese accompaniments and dedicated wine-and-food tasting; no outside food
- Group tasting
- Yes — public experiences up to 8 (Courtyard up to 6); private experiences for 10+
- Distance from Rutherford
- 1.8 miles
- Distance from SFO
- 74.5 miles
Tasting options and prices
- Classic $50 / 60 min
- Courtyard $65 / 75 min
- Chardonnay $75 / 75 min
- Reserve Library $100 / 75 min
- Cabernet Sauvignon $100 / 75 min
- Perfect Pair Wine & Food $125 / 75 min.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
Cakebread Cellars is listed with Priority Wine Pass. Confirm dates and blackout rules on Napa tasting discounts and with the winery before you go.
Planning a day around Cakebread Cellars
Cakebread fits naturally into a Rutherford/Highway 29 day. The $125 food pairing can replace a separate lunch stop; otherwise keep a meal break elsewhere because outside picnicking is not permitted.
Other wineries near Cakebread Cellars
- Mumm Napa
- St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
- Grgich Hills Estate
- Alpha Omega
Use the Napa winery map to compare drive miles and reservation windows.
Information last verified: September 2026. Visitor details (hours, tasting prices, reservations) are sourced from the official winery website. Confirm before you visit. How we maintain listings.