Our Summer 2018 Newsletter
Hello friends!
Summer has come to Napa Valley. Young clusters are appearing on the vines, which will soon become berry clusters. Over the next few weeks, we'll start to see verasion occur, when the grapes turn from green to purple. During that time, we may do a little additional pruning, "dropping" the outside clusters to let the other clusters grow in flavor and intensity.
With long days and warm nights, Napa becomes the perfect place for a summer vacation for wine lovers and newcomers alike. June is also the start of "Cabernet Season" in Napa, when wineries release the signature wines that have made this valley such a magical place. To give people a greater opportunity to maximize their summer vacations, we have changed our hours to stay open later. We have also created a White Wine Tasting that pairs perfectly with the warm weather. We hope you'll make Yao Family Wines a part of your summer vacation plans!
~Tom Hinde, President & Winemaker
Yao Family Wines is proud to release our flagship Cabernet, the 2015 YAO MING Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Awarded 93 points by Robert Parker, The 2015 has all the balanced power and finese that are the trademarks of our Cabernet, but with an intense purity that is a distinct hallmark of the vintage. 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, aged in 100% French oak (65% new) for 18 months. Click Here to add this delicious wine to your cellar.
Our Saint Helena tasting room is open later throughout the summer! Come visit us during our new hours:
Monday: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 11:00am to 8:00pm
For more information or to book a reservation, Click Here.
Earlier this month, our founder and proprietor, Yao Ming, received his Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Management from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Fulfilling a promise he made to his mother years ago, Yao enrolled in 2011 and attended classes over the next seven years, all the while running his foundation, his winery, and the Chinese Basketball Association. We couldn't be more proud!
Join us at the Tasting Room on Friday, July 20th, and every other Friday through Labor Day, as we present our Summer Concert Series. Music starts at 5:30pm and the tasting room will be open until 9:00pm, featuring free bites and drink specials. As always, no admission charge!
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Friday, July 20th: The Rusty String Express
Friday, August 3rd: The Al James Band
Friday, August 17th: The Peter Welker Sextet
Friday, August 31st: Jealous Zelig
This September, we'll be releasing our 2015 YAO MING Family Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. We are proud to announce that this vintage is one of the highest-acclaimed wines we have released since our debut vintage in 2009.
"One Of The Top 100 Wines of 2017. 96 Points." ~ James Suckling
96 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
95+ Points, Robert Parker
With reviews pending from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Decanter, the 2015 vintage is destined to become a classic. As always, Founders Club Members receive the first allocation of the Family Reserve, with any remaining bottles available exclusively through the tasting room. The Family Reserve Cabernet sells out quickly each year. Click Here to join The Founders Club and reserve your allocation today.