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Unoaked Chardonnay was a reaction to “Anything But Chardonnay” prejudice. It now is among the most popular styles of the most popular white wine varietal in America–Chardonnay. The end (of “Anything But Chardonnay”).
The movie “Sideways” is widely credited for creating the pinot noir boom. Today, pinot noir surpasses cabernet sauvignon production in America and the 2004 comedy is largely responsible. In the witty dialogue between the movie’s protagonists, two best friends, Miles and Jack, who embark on a week-long road trip through California wine country, bestow the ultimate praise on pinot noir, lauding it as the “holy grail” of wine. Ever since wine drinkers have never looked back and have been exponentially racking up bottles of pinot noir.
But this was supposed to be a blog post about chardonnay.