Tag Archives: Clark Claudon

I Propose a Toast to Chuck Jenkins!

March 19, 2009 – 12:04 pm

We are all hearing such down news every day.  But, there are some good stories out there.  I had to blog about this particular one.  Chuck Jenkins, a wine consultant & educator from Houston, Texas was the winner of the etched 2005 3L we raffled off during Premiere Napa Valley. Rather than just say yahoo and take [...]

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In the Press…New York Times

September 5, 2008 – 12:36 pm

Prompted by the film Bottle Shock, there is a lot of talk these days about the famous Paris tasting in 1976.  It was then that everyone realized that Napa Valley could compete on a wine world stage.  In 1998 a similar tasting was repeated in San Francisco with some new additions, including the 1995 Clark-Claudon Cabernet. 
The tasting was organized by Gordon Getty in [...]

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$10,000,000!!!

June 10, 2008 – 11:33 am

Wow!  Auction Napa Valley raised over $10,000,000!  Wine is an amazing vehicle for raising money for life changing programs.  Our wine was a great success, but more importantly it is so satisfying to contribute to this amazing event. 
Thanks to the NV Vintners staff.  They are even more amazing!!!
 

People lining up to taste our barrel lot

Making new friends…

Re-connecting with old [...]

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Auction Napa Valley; the American Wine Classic

June 5, 2008 – 9:41 am

Our community is ready to be the hostess with the mostest as Auction Napa Valley 2008 kicks off.  This four day event, sponsered by Napa Valley Vintners, brings together the entire community to raise money for health, housing and education programs in our county.Click here to learn more about who it helps.  Local, out of state and international attendees come to savor the [...]

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Which Type of Wine Enthusiast Are You?

May 29, 2008 – 10:33 am

I figure wine enthusiasts fall into at least three categories. There are those who see wine as an expression of art & soul; something much bigger than the bottle in hand. Some are looking for a trophy to admire and enjoy while communicating who they are. While others want an enjoyable beverage to [...]

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