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MARKHAM NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Since 1980, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon have been the heart and soul of Markham’s winemaking legacy.

The winery is led by a women-led team, including Winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls, who has been with Markham for over 30 years. They actively support organizations that promote women’s equity in the wine, culinary, and hospitality industries. Markham’s 260 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards span diverse areas of Napa Valley, from Calistoga to Oak Knoll, allowing the winemakers to capture the unique characteristics of each site in their wines. The winery is Napa Green Certified and employ practices like herbicide-free farming, no-till farming, cover crops, and utilizing renewable power. Markham believes in “partnering with purpose,” and gives back to non-profit organizations committed to women’s equity in the wine, culinary and hospitality industries. TEXTBOOK NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA TEXTBOOK wines, founded by the Pey Family, are inspired by the food-friendly wines of Europe combined with the power of Napa Valley. The name “Textbook” originated when an early vintage was described as a “classic Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon - so textbook like.” The winery partners with high-caliber growers and producers to consistently deliver quality and complexity. The wines are known for being bold yet balanced, rooted in classical winemaking techniques. Winemaker Abigail Estrada aims to capture the “soul of the varietal,” expressing the unique qualities of the fruit, soil, and climate. The winery is particularly known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, which is crafted using grapes from various Napa Valley AVAs, including Rutherford, Calistoga, Carneros, and Oakville.

FAMILY WINES

HALL FAMILY WINES Hall Family Wine is a luxury, family-owned wine company known for producing award-winning Hall Cabernet Sauvignon, Walt Pinot Noir, and BACA varietals from premier vineyard sites across California. Owned by vintners Craig and Kathryn Hall, Hall Family Wines celebrates 30 years of crafting premium wines and investing in California’s most celebrated vineyard sites. Over three decades, the Halls built three distinct luxury wine brands. Hall is renowned for bold, terroir-driven Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Walt showcases Pinot Noir sourced from 1,000 miles of Pacific Coast vineyards, and Baca brings a fresh, modern edge to California Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon.

BACA HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA

BACA was created with one mission in mind: to make luxury, craft Zinfandels that are nuanced, honest, and current. Wine for the curious, the adventuresome, the lovers of life, with a gleam in their eyes and a penchant for the uncharted. BACA

is Latin for berry, so that’s the founders started. Bounding headlong into some of California’s most noted growing regions- Calistoga, Russian River, Rockpile, Howell Mountain, and Paso Robles.

WITHER HILLS MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND Wither Hills, established in 1994, is a top

HALL ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA Hall’s estate vineyards encompass more

Marlborough, New Zealand producer of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Committed to both innovation and tradition, Wither Hills crafts wines that reflect the character of Marlborough and their “Tūrangawaewae” (Māori for “place where we stand”). The winery is certified by Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand and uses practices like organic vineyard production, composting, and solar panels, while also supporting local conservation efforts.

than 500 acres of classic Bordeaux varietals; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc. As winegrowers, the Halls have a strong respect for the environment and a commitment to cutting-edge vineyard technology to yield the highest quality grapes.wThrough meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards, HALL wines can express the unique and diverse character of Napa Valley’s soils and climate.

WALT SONOMA, CALIFORNIA

Walt is dedicated to the production of premier Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Pacific

Coast’s most distinctive vineyard sites, spanning nearly 1000 miles and including Sta. Rita Hills, Los Carneros, Sonoma County, Anderson Valley, and the Willamette Valley. Their philosophy is that of precision, non interventionist winemaking, thereby allowing the wines to naturally and honestly express the character of the site where the wines are grown.