Taste wine paired with gourmet good at White Orchid

For more than 30 years, the Cakebread family has focused on making fine Napa Valley wines. Their success is attributed to their dedication to creating the highest quality wines and commitment to family. Cakebread Cellars will be featured during the Peppermill Wine Maker Series at the White Orchid on Monday, May 19.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. The cost is $150 per guest. For more information or to make a reservation please call (775) 689-7300.

White Orchid Chef de Cuisine Roger Morris has created six courses, each paired with one of the Cakebread Cellars wines. The evening begins with the Amusement of the Chef which is the Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2006.

Dinner menu

Arugula Vichyssoise with Smoked Duck Breast Garni

Cakebread Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2006

Asparagus Salad and Morel Mushrooms with Poached Egg,

Delta Crayfish Vinaigrette

Cakebread Reserve Chardonnay, Carneros, 2004

Olive oil poached Salmon with Parmesan Polenta, Veal-Thyme Jus, Mushrooms, Frisee and Bacon

Cakebread Merlot, Napa Valley, 2003

Pink Grapefruit Sorbet with Tequila and Yuzu Ice

Tenderloin of American Bison, Root Vegetable Pave,

Spring Pea Puree and Black Truffle Sauce

Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon, Benchland Select, Napa Valley, 2001

Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon, Vine Hill, Oakville, 2003

Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon, Dancing Bear, Howell Mountain, 2004

Roger’s selection of Artisan Cheeses with seasonal Dried Fruits and Nuts

Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2004

Sable of Strawberries with Rhubarb, Cara Cara Oranges,

Candied Fennel and Cinnamon Sabayonne

Domaine Carneros Sparkling Rose, 2005

French Roast Coffee and Mignardise

History of Cakebread Cellars
A trip to Napa Valley more than 30 years ago for photographs resulted in the creation of Cakebread Cellars. Jack Cakebread was taking pictures for a book when he casually mentioned to a friend he was interested in owning a vineyard some day. When Cakebread returned home, he received a phone call from that friend offering to sell his Napa Valley ranch in Rutherford. Later that afternoon, Cakebread Cellars was born.

Today, Cakebread Cellars owns 13 vineyards throughout Napa Valley. Wines produced include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cakebread Cellars has also been an advocate for healthy eating since the 1980s. Jack Cakebread’s wife, Dolores, hosts an annual four-day seminar for top chefs from around the country to learn about the wine industry and explore the relationship between wine and healthy foods. Cakebread Cellars also offers cooking classes for guests, wine tastings, and tours of the winery.