Ghost Block and Markham
2014 Red Wine
Yountville AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 2
Vintage: 2014
Ghost Block and Markham
Red Wine
Yountville
20 cases produced
Highlights
- A collaboration expressing a powerful, terroir-driven
- 111 years of Napa Valley heritage joins the Hoxsey and Del Bondio families in honoring our historic vineyards
- A true noble red wine blend, featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot
- Grapes from Yountville and Oakville nested appellations, with all vineyards organically certified
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 240 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family.
Your Premiere Napa Valley wine reflects 111 years of Napa Valley heritage that joins the Hoxsey and
Del Bondio families in honoring their historic vineyards. This collaboration expresses itself in a powerful, terroir-driven wine. A true noble red wine blend, it features Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. The grapes are from the Yountville and Oakville nested appellations,
with all vineyards organically certified.
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Robert Lawson
Winemaker, Ghost Block and Markham
Rob was hired at Napa Wine Co. as an enologist in 1993. In 1997, he became general manager/winemaker at J.Fritz Winery in Sonoma. In 1998, however, Rob returned and was appointed as general manager of Napa Wine Company and soon assumed the position of CEO. Rob has overseen the production of many top wine labels, including Pahlmeyer, Bryant Family, Colgin, Blankiet, Staglin, Marcassin, Turley and Showket. He was fortunate to work alongside some of the most respected winemakers in the valley, such as Helen Turley, Paul Hobbs, Pam Starr and Heidi Peterson Barrett.
Country born: United States
Education: Rob graduated in 1992 from California State University, Fresno with a degree in Plant Science and an emphasis in Viticulture.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Rob seeks to capture the true varietal and regional character of the varietal by pairing New World technology with traditional techniques to create wines that are both fruit driven and robust in flavor and texture.
Kimberlee Jackson Nicholls
Winemaker, Ghost Block and Markham
Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Kimberlee Nicholls has
earned a reputation as one of Napa Valley’s most respected
winemakers. With a gifted palate, and over three decades of Napa
Valley winemaking knowledge and experience, Kim crafts
wines of character and complexity from Markham’s 260 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: 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.
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Winery Distribution
Ghost Block and Markham is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Arizona (Action Wine & Spirits)
- California (Winebow)
- Colorado (CTS)
- Florida (Winebow)
- Georgia (Winebow)
- Idaho (S&C Wines)
- Illinois (Fine Vines)
- Michigan (Veritas)
- Minnesota (Winebow)
- Montana (Cardinal)
- Nebraska (Chieftain)
- Nevada (Cork)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New Mexico (Favorite Brands)
- New York (Winebow)
- North Carolina (Winebow)
- Ohio (Private Reserve)
- Oklahoma (RNDC)
- South Dakota (Cask & Cork)
- Texas (Favorite Brands)
- Virginia (Winebow)
- Washington (Winebow)
International:
- Canada - Alberta (South by Southwest)
- Canada - Manitoba (Jones & Company)
- Germany (SANSIBAR)
- Japan (Nakagawa)
- South Korea (WINE2U KOREA)