Susan Boswell Elected to Napa Valley Vintners Board

The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) non-profit trade association announces its Board of Directors for 2012 who will lead the renowned group in its ongoing work as the essential organization for the promotion, protection and enhancement of the Napa Valley, its wines and its vintners. Heading the Board as President will be Rick Jones of Jones Family Vineyards, Vice-President Russ Weis of Silverado Vineyards, Secretary Janet Viader of Viader Vineyard and Winery and Treasurer Eric Sklar of Alpha Omega. Also serving on the board are; Bruce Cakebread of Cakebread Cellars; Susan Boswell of Chateau Boswell Winery; Kathleen Heitz Myers of Heitz Wine Cellars; Michael Honig of Honig Vineyard and Winery; Pat Stotesbery of Ladera Vineyards; Doug Shafer of Shafer Vineyards; and Bob Torres of Trinchero Napa Valley. "This is a wonderful opportunity to work more fully with this outstanding trade association," said Jones. "It has been an honor serve on the board and with so many important initiatives coming to fruition, I think all of the board members are excited with the opportunities before us in 2012." Jones founded his winery in 1996 as a family run partnership and continues an active role in its operation serving as CEO. Jones has served on and led numerous NVV committees and endeavors including Community and Industry Issues Committee and Auction Napa Valley Grants Review Committee. He is highly involved with the Napa Valley community serving on the boards of the St. Helena Hospital, the Napa Valley Community Foundation, as well as Napa Learns and the national organization, Raising a Reader. The NVV Board also serves as the Board of Directors for Auction Napa Valley along with community board members including Clay Gregory of the Napa Valley Destination Council; Ed Matovcik of Intervine, Inc.; Dave Meyers, retired of Dickensen, Peatman and Fogarty law; and Rachel Wyckoff of Monticello Group. About the NVV The Napa Valley Vintners is the non-profit trade association responsible for promoting and protecting the Napa Valley appellation as the premier winegrowing region. From seven founding members in 1944, today the association represents more than 420 Napa Valley wineries and collectively is a leader in the world-wide wine industry. To learn more about our region and its legendary American wines, visit www.napavintners.com.

Chateau Boswell Lot Raises $20,000 for Frankie Lemmon School

We are pleased to announce that we help raise over $850,000 for the Frankie Lemmon School and Development Center in Raleigh, North Carolina this weekend when our lot was purchase for $20,000. We are grateful for the support and happy to once again support such a tremendous cause.

Wine Advocate: 2010 Jacquelynn Beckstoffer To Kalon 96 Points & Dr. Crane 95 Points

In the recent issue of Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, critic Antonio Galloni's first review of Napa Valley wines resulted in the highest rated Jacquelynn Cabernet Sauvignon to date. In the review, Galloni writes, "The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon is striking. Espresso, mocha, spices, dark red berries, licorice and new leather are some of the notes that emerge from this huge, dramatic Cabernet Sauvignon. All of the elements are in place in this brilliant effort. I can’t wait to taste this again once it is in bottle."94-96 points

"The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane is sweet, floral and perfumed. Gorgeous floral notes lead to layers of vibrant dark fruit in this impeccable, totally polished Cabernet. This is pure Dr. Crane in its aromas, flavors and textural finesse. An intense yet feminine finish rounds things out in style."93-95 points

Meadowood 12 Days of Christmas Dinner Dec. 6th

We invite you to join us for a very special evening December 6th at Meadowood Resort with visiting Chef Wesley Genovart.

Day 3: Tuesday, December 6 Chef: Wesley Genovart, SoLo Farm & Table, South Londonderry, VT Six years after opening and working as Chef of Degustation in NYC, Chef Wesley Genovart and his wife Chloe moved to the country to open SoLo Farm & Table in South Londonderry, Vermont. SoLo Farm & Table offers exquisite food and service utilizing the best of seasonal local ingredients together with the Chef’s modern Mediterranean influences. Visit the SoLo Farm & Table website

2009 True Course Chardonnay "Classic" 98-99 Rating

"True Course, a 100 case boutique production of Boswell's best-of-the-best barrels, is 100% unfiltered and French Oak with indigenous wild yeast then aged for 19 months. The result is a powerhouse effort that combines the age-ability of the finest "grand cru" Burgundy with the full throttle Russian River fruit serious collectors adore. ULTRA rich and creamy on the palate, this Chardonnay offers notes of citrus intertwined with vanilla, minerals, lemon oil, and honeysuckle as well as great delineation for its massive size. Both viscous and succulent, a symphony of ripe tropical fruit flavors with a hint of grilled Hawaiian pineapple and macadamia nuts come alive on the impressive finish (lasts a full minute). This wine will age for at least 5 years, peaking in 2015 most likely. That said, pop the cork on a bottle now and enjoy after decanting (seriously!) for a ½ hour! 98 points now and a contender for Chardonnay perfection." August 25, 2011. - The Wine Insiders