Ghost Block and Markham Vineyards
10th Anniversary
2017 Red Wine
Yountville
Auction 23 | Lot No. 2
Vintage: 2017
Ghost Block and Markham Vineyards
10th Anniversary
Red Wine
Yountville
20 cases produced
Highlights
- Honoring the 2017 vintage as our 10th Premiere Napa Valley collaboration and heralding the exceptional terroir of the Yountville nested appellation
- A celebration of Napa Valley history over three generations between the Del Bondio and Hoxsey families
- 100% of the grapes sourced from Napa Green Certified Land or California Certified Organic Farms vineyards
- A true noble blend crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot
Description
George Yount settled in the heart of Napa Valley in 1836. More than 180 years later, our two families raise a glass of our most exceptional Yountville nested appellation red wine blend to celebrate the 2017 vintage. One vineyard sits close to George Yount's final resting place, while the other across the highway waits each year patiently for the chance to party in a hand-selected barrel. Together, we toast our history and look to the future.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Kristi Koford
Winemaker, Markham
Born in Berkeley and raised primarily outside the U.S. as her father traveled the world studying wild animal behavior, Kristi Koford's intention when studying biology at UC Santa Cruz was to follow in her father's footsteps. Instead, she found herself attempting to grow wild mushrooms on a farm in Lodi. When not mushrooming, she worked in the vineyard, pruning, picking, driving farm machinery and making wine. This led to her first real job in the wine industry as a microbiologist for Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville. Under the tutelage of Zelma Long and the "University of Mondavi," she became Senior Enologist, directing the work in the cellar and laboratory. After 10 years, she took four years off and, with her husband, built a handmade timber frame house in the Oakville hills. She returned to wine work as Assistant Winemaker when St. Supery Winery opened in 1988 then as Winemaker at Alderbrook Winery in 1997. She joined the staff of Napa Wine Company in 2001 as Production Winemaker and assisted Rob Lawson in making the Ghost Block wines until 2016 when she became the Ghost Block winemaker.
Country born: United States
Education: UC Santa Cruz (biology), "University of Mondavi"
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
I am using my early multicultural experiences and behavioral studies in ways I never envisioned. Life, like wine, proceeds in mysterious ways. Making Ghost Block wines is the culmination of a lifelong dream, working with some of the best grapes in one of the best wine growing regions in the world.
Kimberlee Jackson Nicholls
Winemaker, Markham
Over a career spanning almost 30 years, Kimberlee Nicholls has
earned a reputation as one of Napa Valley’s most respected
winemakers. With a gifted palate, and three decades of Napa
Valley winemaking knowledge and experience, Kim crafts
wines of character and complexity from Markham’s 350 acres of
certified sustainable estate vineyards in Yountville, Oak Knoll
and Calistoga.
Country born: United States
Education: B.S. in Biology, Willamette University, Salem, OR. Stag's Leap Wine Cellars (John Gibson / Francoise Peschon)
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Food, family and fun! Food and wine have a harmony that is best expressed at the table. We enjoy making wines here at Markham Vineyards that we can pair with food. Having fun and sharing with our family of friends makes us love what we do.
Winery Distribution
Ghost Block and Markham Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Ghost Block and Markham Vineyards Contact: Kimberlee Jackson Nicholls
Domestic:
- Arizona ( RNDC )
- California ( RNDC-CA )
- Colorado ( RNDC )
- Hawaii ( RNDC )
International:
- Bahamas ( General Wine & Spirits )
- Canada ( LCB )
- Hong Kong ( Ponti Trading Limited )
- Japan ( Mercian )
- Puerto Rico ( Mendez & Co )
- United Kingdom ( Richmond House )
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