Markham Vineyards

2009 Red Wine
Yountville

2011 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 15 | Lot No. 2
Vintage: 2009

Markham Vineyards

Red Wine
Yountville

20 cases produced

Description

The Pelissa and Del Bondio families have had a close relationship and have been connected through time. The Pelissa family began harvesting grapes in Napa Valley in 1903 and the Del Bondio family arrived in Napa Valley in 1902. Andrew Hoxsey, proprietor of Ghost Block and grandson of Andrew Pelissa, and Bryan Del Bondio, president of Markham Vineyards, have come together to create a Meritage blend from their respective Yountville vineyards: the Ghost Block Vineyard, part of pioneer George Yount’s original land grant where he planted the first grapevines in Napa Valley; and Markham’s historic Yountville Vineyard, first planted after Prohibition, the source of the winery’s prestigious Merlots. Andrew and Bryan, both founding members of the Yountville AVA, have come together for a third consecutive year to create this powerful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot specifically for Premiere Napa Valley.


Aging Process

2 years of barrel age in French Oak (50%+ new)

Wine Facts

  • pH: 3.75
  • Sustainably produced

Tasting Chart

bone dry very sweet
light body very full bodied
soft, gentle very crisp
no tannins heavy tannins

Robert Lawson

Winemaker, Ghost Block Estate Wines

Winemaker, Robert Lawson

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, Markham Vineyards

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.

Q&A With the Winemaker

Q: Premiere Napa Valley wines are innovative and allow each winery to showcase the region's sense of exploration in fine winemaking. What kind of exploration did your Premiere Napa Valley wine allow you to do?

A: Our partnership has allowed us to blend a true Yountville Meritage wine showcasing each of the 5 Bordeaux varietals in their best light for the specific vintage. These are two special historic vineyards across from each other on both sides of Hwy 29.

Golden Gate Wine Cellars, Inc.

2337 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco  CA  94127
415-337-4083

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