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Markham
In 1874, Jean Laurent, an immigrant from Bordeaux, France, started his Laurent Winery on what is now the current site of Markham Vineyards. Laurent's first winery was an insignificant wooden structure, which he replaced with a 6000 square foot stone winery in 1879 to meet the demands of his growing winery production. Laurent was one of the top-ten wine producers in Napa County. In 1890, Laurent died at the young age of 53 and over the next 87 years the Laurent winery changed ownership many times.
Bruce Markham arrived in the Napa Valley almost 100 years after Laurent, also looking to start a winery. Markham bought the Yountville vineyard in 1975, the Calistoga vineyard in 1976, the old Laurent Winery in 1977 and the Oak Knoll vineyard in 1978. With almost 225 planted acres and a winery, Bruce Markham founded Markham Vineyards in 1978 and the old Laurent Winery was reborn.
Markham focused on Cabernet Sauvignon in its early days and introduced the Markham Merlot with the 1980 vintage. Between 1978 to 1988 the winery's production increased from 3,500 cases to 20,000 as did the wine quality and praise from wine critics and consumers.
In 1988, the old Laurent Winery once again rose like a phoenix to take on another new life. The winery was sold to Mercian Corporation and we began an ambitious four-year, multi-million dollar renovation, expansion and vineyard-replanting program. These efforts would be more than double our capacity and make Markham one of the most advanced, stunning winemaking facilities in the country. Even though the dust of the renovation, Markham was able to produce three of the number-one rated wines from California as judged by Wine Spectator magazine.
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A cherry bomb that'll continue to improve with age. Layers of cola, root beer, vanilla & mocha toast aromas. Ripe cherry flavors held together by tannins that fill the palate. Pair with grilled lamb shank or peppered steak. more
BN#403562
The hallmark of Markham Sauvignon Blanc has always been up-front fruit, this 2006 vintage takes that theory to heart and runs wild. Exotic sharlyn melon and quince paste are just a few of the aromas that mingle with tropical fruit, in addition to pineapple and fig notes. The bright flavors ... more
BN#228042
Color: Straw Yellow.
Aroma: Nutty aromas of toasted hazelnuts and almonds marry with peach, apple and pineapple fruit.
Taste: Juicy, ripe flavors of red apple and fresh cream give the palate rich texture. The finish is generous, lingering long after with toasted nut and nectar. more
BN#402341
Color: Dark garnet.
Aroma: Floral highlights of violets, vanilla and red fruit.
Taste: Dark chocolate and berry jam punctuated with graham cracker toastiness and hints of menthol. more
BN#422837
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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