Markham
2019 Red Wine
"The Character "
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 25 | Lot No. 70
Vintage: 2019
Markham
Red Wine
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This wine represents the pinnacle of Markham Vineyards
- Your Merlot-based blend uses all five classic red varieties from the right bank
- Primarily sourced from our Yountville estate, one of the first to be Napa Green Land certified in 2010
- Aging in 100% new French oak for 22 to 24 months
Description
“The Character” is the result of an evolving approach to winemaking at Markham Vineyards. While the focus on Merlot
remains, this wine represents a blend of classic red varietals –
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot,
all sourced from our premiere Yountville estate.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglenook | 2022 | Red Wine | Rutherford | CXLI | 28 (2024) |
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| Markham | 2019 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | The Character | 25 (2021) |
| PEJU | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | The Main Event | 25 (2021) |
| Rombauer Vineyards | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Le Meilleur du Chai | 25 (2021) |
Winery Distribution
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 (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)