Société Mondiale du Vin · Summer Wine Tasting Series

From Napa with Love

The inaugural experience in our three-part Summer Mondiale series, celebrating Markham Vineyards and the wines of Napa Valley.

Message from the Host

Summer in Palm Beach invited members and friends to indulge a little differently—more slowly, more thoughtfully, and with a glass in hand.

From Napa with Love marked the inaugural experience in the Bailliage’s new three-part Summer Mondiale series, reimagined with a fresh, wine-focused format designed to deepen both pleasure and discovery.

The midday tasting offered a rare privilege: among the six wines explored were three winery-only selections from Markham Vineyards, seldom poured beyond the estate. One of Napa Valley’s most historic producers—and its leading house of Merlot—Markham provided an ideal lens for both discovery and enjoyment.

Guiding the experience was Kenneth Widger, Brand Ambassador for Distinguished Vineyards, who brought each wine to life with insights into terroir, winemaking, and the vision of acclaimed winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls.

Chef Fabrizio Giorgi complemented the tasting with expertly paired small bites, followed by a light lunch in the gracious hospitality of Café Sapori.

Tasting Flight, Small Bites & Lunch

Reception at the Bar

Argyle Winery, Extended Tirage Brut, Willamette Valley, 2013

Tasting Flight with Small Bites

Sauvignon Blanc, Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley, 2023
Dentice in Ceviche al Melograno e Mango
Red Snapper ceviche with mango, onion, pomegranate, and fresh tomato.

Chardonnay, Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley, 2023
Carpaccio di Tonno con Avocado, Sedano e Spinaci Croccanti
Tuna Hamachi tiradito with avocado, cherry tomatoes, celery, peanuts, spinach chips, and sesame oil.

Merlot, Markham Vineyards, Marked Parcels, Yountville, 2020
Salsiccia Italiana
Bites of Italian sausage.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Markham Vineyards, Rockerbox Vineyard, Calistoga, 2021
Involtini di Bresaola e Caprino
Air-dried filet mignon filled with goat cheese.

Light Lunch

The Character, Markham Vineyards, Proprietary Red Blend, Napa Valley, 2019
Pappardelle all’Ossobuco
Pappardelle in a veal ossobuco sauce.

La Nostra Pasticceria
Café Sapori’s own cookies and fresh pastries, including hazelnut and almond selections.
American coffee, tea, espresso, and cappuccino.

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