Today is World Chardonnay Day, and among the meta of current wine drinking that could be a hot button for positive or negative thoughts. Let’s focus on the positive. When you think of the crème de la crème of Chardonnay producers in Napa Valley, Cakebread Cellars is at the top of the list.
As top Chardonnay producers in Napa and Sonoma rely on large percentages of new oak for style, Cakebread is dialing back the oak and finding new avenues to highlight the fruit. As famous Chardonnay brands are fetching mind-blowing sale prices in headline-making ownership changes, Cakebread’s ownership has committed to keep the business in the family. With more than 50 years of history written, Cakebread Cellars is devoted to honoring the legacy they have built, while pushing ahead to ensure there’s at least another 50 years of success.
Excerpt Taken From: Men’s Journal
Author: Matthew Kaner
