A Word From Our Winemaker
Greetings, Mumm Napa family!
Spring is on full display here in Napa. The vineyards are lush with new, green growth, flowers are blooming, and the sunshine and longer days draw us outside for shared meals and glasses of sparkling with friends and neighbors. Spring also means bottling season at the winery, when the wines from 2024 will get bottled with a little yeast and sugar for the second fermentation, resulting in the bubbles we all love. The team takes a lot of pride in making sure each blend is bottled with care, ensuring the highest quality sparkling for all of us to enjoy down the road.
I’m excited that we’re releasing two new wines with this shipment. The 2019 Oak Barrel Aged Blanc de Blancs shows the perfect balance between elegance and power and would be a fitting accompaniment to dinner al fresco with friends. The 2020 Blanc de Noirs is a lovely expression of Pinot Noir fruit, great for taking along to a picnic or even enjoying while watching your favorite baseball team play.
For me, spring also means the farmer’s market is filled with a beautiful new selection of produce. You’ll find me there every Saturday morning, new Mumm Napa tote bag in hand, shopping for our weekly meals. It seems I always find something that inspires me to try a new recipe or bring back an old favorite. It’s the perfect place to shop for that dinner al fresco I mentioned. Whatever spring traditions you might have, I hope you’re enjoying the season, and I thank you for being part of our Mumm Napa family.
