Cakebread Cellars

September is Employee Appreciation Month, and we are incredibly grateful for our dedicated #CakebreadCrew. To celebrate their hard work, we planned weekly treats as a token of our appreciation, reminding them how much they mean to us. We kicked off Employee Appreciation Month with a pancake breakfast, where our Executive Team served up pancakes for the #CakebreadCrew. Mid-month, we beat the heat with shaved ice from Old School Shave Ice and enjoyed a coffee boost from OHM Coffee Roasters. To close out the celebration, we treated everyone to a delicious lunch from The Wurst, reminding our employees that they truly are the best. We could not do what we do without them, and it was a joy to celebrate their hard work all month long. Cheers!

Creating a culture of belonging means ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, feels heard, seen, and valued for their unique contributions. Through Share & Tell, our #CakebreadCrew has the opportunity to share their passions with the Cakebread Family by teaching their colleagues something they love. We are in our second year of hosting Share & Tell, and it has been an amazing journey filled with learning and fun! This year, we have enjoyed a presentation on the history of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in San Francisco, an iPhone photo editing class, South African Line Dancing lessons, and a plant propagation session. We are excited to keep this tradition alive and cannot wait to discover more of our employees' passions! 

Creating a culture of belonging means ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, feels heard, seen, and valued for their unique contributions. Through Share & Tell, our #CakebreadCrew has the opportunity to share their passions with the Cakebread Family by teaching their colleagues something they love. We are in our second year of hosting Share & Tell, and it has been an amazing journey filled with learning and fun! This year, we have enjoyed a presentation on the history of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in San Francisco, an iPhone photo editing class, South African Line Dancing lessons, and a plant propagation session. We are excited to keep this tradition alive and cannot wait to discover more of our employees' passions! 

Cakebread Cellars' 51st Harvest is officially underway! We kicked off the season with a special pre-harvest BBQ lunch, prepared by our talented winery chefs, Brian, Josh, and Jose, to welcome our new harvest interns to the #CakebreadCrew. Our winemaker, Niki Williams, proudly introduced each member of our production team. On August 15th, we brought in our first grapes—Sauvignon Blanc from Blocks 5 and 6 at the Home Ranch. We’re excited for another harvest season and to have our new interns on board. Big thanks to our entire team! Cheers!

Cakebread Cellars continued celebrating our Belonging theme this summer with a fun-filled Field Day for the #CakebreadCrew. Our employees formed five teams: Team Sauvignon Blanc, Team Chardonnay, Team Rosé, Team Cabernet, and Team Pinot Noir. These teams competed in various races, including a water balloon toss and an egg and spoon race, along with a puzzle and riddle challenge to keep the competition lively. Costumes and cheers were encouraged, and everyone came ready to win. While Team Cabernet won first place, the real victory was shared by all. This event was a fantastic way to celebrate DEIB and our employees’ hard work before we kick off harvest!  

Cakebread Cellars celebrates and brings an understanding of the importance of belonging during July and August. Our DEIB council finds it to be an essential component for all employees to feel like they belong. Our DEIB council held our second annual employee Scavenger Hunt! This was a great opportunity for the #CakebreadCrew to meet and collaborate with other departments to solve the clues and riddles. From discovering plants in the garden to taking selfies with the ‘owl’, we learned more about the winery and secrets of the buildings! It was exciting to see the friendly competition and participation from our employees. Cheers!

Since the summer of 2004, Cakebread Cellars has upheld the cherished tradition of hosting an annual summer picnic for our employees and their families at our Foster Road Vineyard. This event provides a wonderful opportunity for employees to connect with each other's families. As a family owned winery, we know how important it is to celebrate not just our hardworking team but also those who support them outside the winery.  This year, we were delighted to have over 60 employees and their loved ones join us for the picnic. Cheers to our amazing #CakebreadCrew and two decades of this beloved tradition!

As this year’s #EarthMonth draws to a close 🌍, it serves as a poignant reminder that our sustainability efforts must persist into the next month, the next year, and the next decade. For over 18 years, Cakebread Cellars has prioritized sustainability, continuously adapting our practices to address the ever-changing climate. 🌱 We're excited to highlight some of the ways we're contributing to a greener future 🌿, and we extend our gratitude to everyone who shares our commitment to environmental stewardship. Let's continue working together to preserve our beautiful planet for generations to come! 🌟 #EarthMonth #SustainabilityMatters #EnvironmentalAwareness #CakebreadCrew

🍇 Gratitude in Every Grape: Celebrating Women’s History Month at Cakebread Cellars! 🍷 In our rich 50+ year history, women have made immeasurable contributions as leaders and innovators. We raise a heartfelt salute to all the remarkable women who have graced our winery with strength, wisdom, and passion. From our co-founder Dolores Cakebread to our gifted Winemaker today, Niki Williams, and our Director of Vineyard Operations, Jessica Luke Baumgartner, we’re profoundly grateful for the indelible mark they’ve left on our winery's legacy. Cheers to the journey they’ve paved! 🌺 #WomensHistoryMonth #Gratitude #CakebreadCellarsWomen 📷: Niki's photo via @_naveedahmad for TheSupperClub

🌟 This month, we’re excited to put the spotlight on our very own Laura Webb (she/her), whose exceptional leadership and industry experience are driving outstanding outcomes for our brand. 🎉🏆 Laura’s transition to Cakebread earlier this year has been acknowledged in Wine Business Monthly as one of the top people moves of the year. Having someone of her caliber overseeing our brands and steering innovative strategies for the future is truly exciting. We’re continually inspired by her passion and expertise, and in recognition of her fantastic work Laura has recently been promoted to VP Sales, Marketing & DTC. Congratulation Laura - cheers to you! 🥂 #leadershipmatters #WineMarketing #Promotion #NapaValleyWine