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On April 29th Napa Valley lost one of its most famous vintners when Jack Cakebread, Founder of Cakebread Cellars passed away at the age of 92.  Jack's incredible story of becoming a vintner is as famous as the wines that bear his last name.   Jack Cakebread, born in 1929, grew up working on his family's ranch purchased in Contra Costa County    where they grew almonds, walnuts, and stone fruits.  He also worked in his father's auto repair garage in Oakland, CA while studying photography with world famous landscape photographer, Ansel Adams.  It was a specific photography trip to Napa Valley in 1972 that changed Jack Cakebread's life and Napa Valley forever.  He was hired by author Nathan Croman to take pictures for a book he was writing called A Treasury of American Wines.  During that trip, Jack decided to visit a friend of his who happened to own a 22-acre ranch and vineyard in Rutherford.  Before leaving his visit, Jack told his friend that he was interested in buying the ranch and made his friend an offer.   Later that day, Jack heard from his friend that he had accepted Jacks offer for the ranch.  Jack had purchased the 22-acre ranch and vineyard for $2500.  The rest is history!  At first, Jack and Dolores Cakebread and their sons Bruce and Dennis balanced responsibilities at the winery and the car repair business in Oakland that Jack had become a partner in.  In 1973 they produced their first vintage, 157 cases of Chardonnay with fruit they had purchased from another winery.   The Rich, Fruit Centered, style Chardonnay is now the wine most synonymous with Cakebread Cellars.  This style of chardonnay has influenced many of the modern chardonnays.   According to other Napa Vintners, Jack and Dolores Cakebread's impact on Napa Valley is something that will live on forever.  Jack would serve as President of the Napa Valley Vintners association and as President of the Winegrowers of Napa County.  Famous Napa Vintner Warren Winiarski says that the Cakebreads should be remembered for what they did to elevate the food and wine in the Napa Valley.  Jack Cakebread would eventually turn Cakebread Cellars over to the capable hands of his sons Bruce and Dennis.  Bruce Cakebread is now the President and COO while Dennis Cakebread is the acting Chairman of the Board of directors.  Cakebread Cellars now owns 13 vineyards representing nearly 560 acres and besides Chardonnay, they make award winning Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir.  Friend and family of Jack Cakebread describe him as a man with a wonderful personality and a great sense of humor.  He will be greatly missed.  If you want to pay respects to Jack Cakebread, the family suggests you make a donation to Collabria Care of Napa.  You can find them at give.providence.org/collabricare.  

On this episode of EOD Drinks, we're talking with Cakebread co-owner Bruce Cakebread and the winery's winemaker, Stephanie Jacobs. We are going to chat with the two of them about how Cakebread promotes sustainability in the vineyard, the importance of the family's legacy to the brand, how Cakebread makes wines specifically for food pairings, and how the brand is also embracing technological innovations when it comes to making its wines. Finally, we're going to discuss the surprising role, worms. Yes, worms! Those creepy, crawly critters play in the vineyard. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out how wine is made and how to pick the right wine for your tastes.Wine is an integral part of the Mediterranean diet. The process of winemaking begins in the vineyard. The goal is to get the vine to produce grapes of uniform maturity, making it easier to produce a delicious wine. Many Napa Valley wineries start the harvest day in the middle of the night. Cold grapes are fresher and produce a better tasting wine. It takes eight to ten weeks to harvest the fruit. Yeast is added once the juice is extracted. The fermentation process takes about two weeks. It is then moved to barrels for aging. Wine has been made in Napa Valley for over 150 years. Vintners in the area have learned by experience which grapes grow best in what soil and the optimal conditions to produce a consistent quality product. Wine pairs wonderfully with food. Delicate wines go best with delicate foods. You can pair sauvignon blanc with goat cheese. Chardonnay goes best with something like a brie cheese. Match the intensity of wine with the intensity of the food. You may have something lighter with summer foods. Merlots are great for autumn. Tips for Wine Tasting Does it taste good? This is the most important factor to consider when buying wine. Find out how it was made. You'll have deeper appreciation for it the more you know about that particular wine. Listen in as Bruce Cakebread of Cakebread Cellars shares some wine basics.

Find out how wine is made and how to pick the right wine for your tastes.Wine is an integral part of the Mediterranean diet. The process of winemaking begins in the vineyard. The goal is to get the vine to produce grapes of uniform maturity, making it easier to produce a delicious wine. Many Napa Valley wineries start the harvest day in the middle of the night. Cold grapes are fresher and produce a better tasting wine. It takes eight to ten weeks to harvest the fruit. Yeast is added once the juice is extracted. The fermentation process takes about two weeks. It is then moved to barrels for aging. Wine has been made in Napa Valley for over 150 years. Vintners in the area have learned by experience which grapes grow best in what soil and the optimal conditions to produce a consistent quality product. Wine pairs wonderfully with food. Delicate wines go best with delicate foods. You can pair sauvignon blanc with goat cheese. Chardonnay goes best with something like a brie cheese. Match the intensity of wine with the intensity of the food. You may have something lighter with summer foods. Merlots are great for autumn. Tips for Wine Tasting Does it taste good? This is the most important factor to consider when buying wine. Find out how it was made. You’ll have deeper appreciation for it the more you know about that particular wine. Listen in as Bruce Cakebread of Cakebread Cellars shares some wine basics.

Find out how wine is made and how to pick the right wine for your tastes.Wine is an integral part of the Mediterranean diet. The process of winemaking begins in the vineyard. The goal is to get the vine to produce grapes of uniform maturity, making it easier to produce a delicious wine. Many Napa Valley wineries start the harvest day in the middle of the night. Cold grapes are fresher and produce a better tasting wine. It takes eight to ten weeks to harvest the fruit. Yeast is added once the juice is extracted. The fermentation process takes about two weeks. It is then moved to barrels for aging. Wine has been made in Napa Valley for over 150 years. Vintners in the area have learned by experience which grapes grow best in what soil and the optimal conditions to produce a consistent quality product. Wine pairs wonderfully with food. Delicate wines go best with delicate foods. You can pair sauvignon blanc with goat cheese. Chardonnay goes best with something like a brie cheese. Match the intensity of wine with the intensity of the food. You may have something lighter with summer foods. Merlots are great for autumn. Tips for Wine Tasting Does it taste good? This is the most important factor to consider when buying wine. Find out how it was made. You'll have deeper appreciation for it the more you know about that particular wine. Listen in as Bruce Cakebread of Cakebread Cellars shares some wine basics. Sponsor: Real Salt

Find out how wine is made and how to pick the right wine for your tastes.Wine is an integral part of the Mediterranean diet. The process of winemaking begins in the vineyard. The goal is to get the vine to produce grapes of uniform maturity, making it easier to produce a delicious wine. Many Napa Valley wineries start the harvest day in the middle of the night. Cold grapes are fresher and produce a better tasting wine. It takes eight to ten weeks to harvest the fruit. Yeast is added once the juice is extracted. The fermentation process takes about two weeks. It is then moved to barrels for aging. Wine has been made in Napa Valley for over 150 years. Vintners in the area have learned by experience which grapes grow best in what soil and the optimal conditions to produce a consistent quality product. Wine pairs wonderfully with food. Delicate wines go best with delicate foods. You can pair sauvignon blanc with goat cheese. Chardonnay goes best with something like a brie cheese. Match the intensity of wine with the intensity of the food. You may have something lighter with summer foods. Merlots are great for autumn. Tips for Wine Tasting Does it taste good? This is the most important factor to consider when buying wine. Find out how it was made. You’ll have deeper appreciation for it the more you know about that particular wine. Listen in as Bruce Cakebread of Cakebread Cellars shares some wine basics. Sponsor: Real Salt

Bruce Cakebread of Cakebread Cellars talks about what makes Napa Valley, California wines unique and distinct. Plus pumpkin Chocolate French Fries! Naked Madonna. Extra slutty olive oil. Butterfingers proposal. This bite-sized chunk of Episode 291 is sponsored by Aqausana.

English professor and author of the book, "Twisted: My Dreadlock Chronicles," Bert Ashe responds to a federal court ruling that says an employer can fire you for having dreadlocks. Manny the Movie Guy reviews Deepwater Horizon, Masterminds, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Queen of Katwe. Travel Guy, Gary Warner offers quick, nearby destinations for that last minute trip. NASA Expert and author, Rod Pyle talks about Elon Musk's lofty plan to transport a million people to Mars by 2025. Winemaker, Bruce Cakebread talks about Napa Valley Wine. Plus Gonzo Greg Spillane and Kelly Bennett join Phil Hulett with these stories: Who are the worst Americans? Should you really get a flu shot? You might as well just keep your phone in your pocket or you're going to jail. Well Fargo calling. Bacon for vegetarians! Pumpkin-chocolate french fries! The cost of daycare versus a robot nanny. Build a wall! Fun with kidney stones. Extra slutty olive oil. If you don't vote for Hillary, Madonna will take her clothes off. And finally, a police puppy is trained to sniff out child porn. Phil Hulett and Friends is sponsored by: Aquasana, Team PHAF, Lunar Pages, Constant Contact, Heat and Cool, Dromma Bed.

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Kevin Zraly's Windows on the World Wine School caps a 40 year run in 2016. His bestselling Windows on the World Wine Course book is in its 31st printing. Kevin shares his views on how the wine world has changed, why women have better palates, and the next wine region he wants to visit. The Cakebread family has been making exceptional wines in Napa Valley for over 40 years. Bruce Cakebread discusses Cakebread Cellars' history, wines and Napa Green, the region's landmark environmental program.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Water conversation and ecology are at the utmost concern to beverage makers likeGreat Raft Brewery and Cakebread Cellars. Andrew Nations has gone to great lengths to figure out ways to change the taste profile of Shreveport s water, and Bruce Cakebread has helped organize a group of winemakers to ensure that their family businesses will survive the ongoing drought in California. We ll join each of them on site as they focus their attention towards these environmental issues. And once you hear Molly Kimball s advice about the benefits of a daily glass of wine, you ll be glad these beverage makers are so disciplined. New research suggests that a little alcohol is great for a healthy heart a perfect pairing, if you will. Should that not be enough for a perfect pairing, then turn to Scott Gold for his take on what makes a bowl of chili great, a great companion on a cold winter night. Plus food writer Jason Wilson joins the show and Poppy shares her recipe for Coq Au Vin. Coq Au Vin Serves 6 6 strips of thick cut bacon, cut into 1 2 inch strips 2 4 tablespoons olive oil if needed 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces Salt and pepper 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 2 pound button mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 1 1 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups brown chicken stock 2 cups red wine, preferably Burgundy 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons thyme 2 bay leaves 1 8 oz. jar pearl onions, drained 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons butter Cooked rice Brown the bacon in a heavy Dutch oven. Remove the bacon and reserve. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown the pieces in the bacon drippings and additional olive oil as needed. Remove the chicken and reserve. Saute the onions and carrots in the Dutch oven till softened. Add the mushrooms and saut until cooked. Stir in the tomato paste and saut it for a couple of minutes. Return the chicken and bacon to the pot and add stock, wine, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Bring all to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook on stovetop or in a 325 degree oven until the chicken is tender. Add the pearl onions. Make a beurre manie by mixing the flour and butter together with a fork till combined. Whisk into the sauce to thicken, cooking for just 2 minutes. Remove from heat and serve coq au vin over rice.

Cakebread is one of the Premeire wine makers.They make incredible whites and fantastic reds. Bruce Cakebread will be on the show to discuss his family vineyard and how we continues to wow the wine world. Call into the show at 1-646-381-4860 or email your questions for Bruce at info@stuthewineguru.com. You can also Tweet your questions on Twitter to @stuthewineguru and add #stwg at the end of your question and hear it read live on the show. There is always the chat oom to go into during the show to chat with other wine enthusists or ask a question fron the chat room as well. DOn't miss this show!