Markham Vineyards

Bryan's Block
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville

2023 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 27 | Lot No. 76
Vintage: 2021

Markham Vineyards

Bryan's Block

Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville

5 cases produced

Highlights

  • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Yountville Ranch Vineyard, planted more than 150 years ago
  • Vineyard sits along the southern edge of the Rutherford Bench in the Yountville nested appellation
  • Within the vineyard is a block dedicated to Bryan Del Bondio, the former President of Markham
  • Bryan’s tenure began as Markham’s first employee, and continued for 40 years until his 2019 retirement

Description

Originally planted more than 150 years ago, our Yountville Ranch Vineyard is one of Markham’s original and oldest vineyards, purchased by Bruce Markham in 1975. It sits along the southern edge of the Rutherford Bench in the Yountville District, the “beating heart” of Napa Valley. Within the vineyard is a block dedicated to Bryan Del Bondio, the former president of Markham Vineyards, whose vision and passion were integral to building the Markham presence and portfolio. Bryan’s tenure began as Bruce Markham’s first employee and sustained for 40 years until he retired in August 2019. Upon his retirement, a particular block within our legendary 78-acre Yountville Ranch Vineyard was chosen for its personal meaning to Bryan. Above the block on the property is where he and his dad used to go porcini mushroom hunting after the first rains. Bottled and named in honor of Bryan's legacy.


Wine Facts

  • Single vineyard wine
  • Sustainably produced
  • Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled

Kimberlee Jackson Nicholls

Winemaker, Markham

Winemaker, Kimberlee Jackson Nicholls

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

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.

Markham Vineyards Contact: Rebecca Morus

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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