We are thrilled to share the news that our 2005 Ghost Block Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was placed in the coveted Top 100 of this year. The list this year is worldly, only 14 producers from California were named 7 of which were Cabernet Sauvignon nods. Ghost Block received a score of 93 points in May and sold-out shortly thereafter. With the 2005 being our second vintage, this recognition allows our young Ghost Block to emerge - it is an honor. Now we highly anticipate the 2006 release which will be May 1, 2009. The Top 100 will be in the upcoming end of year issue for Wine Spectator.

Long before the world came to know her as Marilyn Monroe, a young and vivacious Norma Jeane Baker caught the eye of Hollywood photographers and her “pinup” images graced a number of calendars-many published well after she gained stardom. One of those early calendar photos has itself become a collector’s item: young Norma Jeane in a cowgirl outfit entitled “Caught Short”.  Click here to learn more.

Marilyn loved sparkling wines and 2001 Blonde De Noirs, Cuvee Four captures her timeless allure. The legendary image of Marilyn Monroe has been a source of inspiration for Nova Wines since its first vintage in 1985.  Now, the effervescence of her beauty is celebrated with the release of Blonde de Noirs. Following the great success of its “Cuvee Three,” Nova Wines is pleased to introduce Cuvee Four - a limited release North Coast sparkling wine made in the true methode Champenoise.  Click here to learn more.

Andrew Hoxsey explains the purpose of shoveling the skins of Merlot from inside a tank.

The 2008 Harvest Party will be held on Saturday, October 18th. 11:00am to 3:00pm at Cult Wine Central 7830 40 St. Helena Highway, Oakville.  Come and join us for Wine & Food Pairings, Music, and some New Releases.  No need to RSVP just stop on by.

Wine Club Members: $20
Non Members: $30

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We are excited to announce a new AP at Napa Wine Company: Eponymous from Bob Pepi.

I have named my new wine Eponymous in a playful vein. Eponymous means “one for whom or which something is or is believed to be named.” My fanciful definition is “a play on words by one who is unable to use his family name on his own bottle of wine.”

I built my reputation making Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese for my family’s Napa Valley winery and for other wineries in Napa Valley and around the world. For my new, personal label I chose an outstanding fruit source for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Two years later I had the opportunity to work with another exceptional vineyard just over the Sonoma County border from Mount Veeder. I’m using fruit from this remarkable vineyard to make a Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Together, I think these wines strongly assert that hillside Cabernet-driven wines from Napa and Sonoma can be the rival of any in the world. — Robert L. Pepi

Eponymous 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Eponymous 2004 Red Wine
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Sixty Wine Consultants from various Total Wine & More stores across the East coast joined Andrew Hoxsey for a tour of the vineyards followed by a wine tasting and dinner.

Andrew along with Total Wine & More Director of Wine Operations Robb Kimbles discuss the benefits of the occasion.

Andrew Hoxsey gives a brief report on what is occurring in the vineyards during the mid-summer months.

We’re pleased to present the new and improved Napa Wine Company website. We have been working diligently on developing a website that provides information about our facility and the services we offer. This new website is useful to our friends within the trade.

About Napa Wine Company
Napa Wine Company is one of the most reputable custom crush facilities in the Napa Valley. From 1993 onwards, we have specialized in custom crush operations with a focus on quality not quantity. By providing artisan wine makers with the “bricks & mortar” of a bonded winery as well as the equipment. Napa Wine Company offers not only opportunity to small producers, but also great diversity to the Napa Valley and a wonderful array of flavors to the consumer.

We are proud to launch our new website and invite you to visit at:
www.napawineco.com