SPRING 2019
NAPA VALLEY , CA
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One of the best ways to create memories with your friends and clients is to send them a gift. It works especially well outside of the holiday season when nobody else is buying presents. Sending a gift “just because” can have a massive impact on your business relationships and growth. AWine With Deep Roots HOW TO BUILD DEEP RELATIONSHIPS WITH FRIENDS , CUSTOMERS , PROSPECTS , AND PARTNERS WITH A UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE GIFT
taste our lineage in every glass. We work tirelessly in the vineyards and cellar to make something we’re proud to put our name on. We even include the Kelly family crest on our bottles. Imagine being able to hand your business contacts a bottle of wine with your Kelly family name on it. Simply handing it to them will put a smile on their face. They’ll never forget who gave them the wine — it’s right there on the bottle. Talk about a gift straight from the heart! companies that’ll custom print wine labels for me?” I’ll tell you why. The wines offered through those programs are industrially produced garbage. Any goodwill you build in giving the gift will be undercut the moment they drink it. Your business is important to you. Wouldn’t you rather represent it with award-winning wine instead of shoddily customized two-buck chuck? “Sure, that’s a great idea,” you might say. “Why don’t I just use one of those
That is, of course, if you send the right gift. A boring present is a thoughtful gesture, but nothing more. It will be forgotten or discarded soon after it’s opened. A great present, on the other hand, will be remembered. Wine has brought people together for as long as humans can remember. It’s referenced in books by Homer and the Bible and has become a joyful part of our shared history as humans. I’d like to offer you the chance to give the gift of a wine that’s part of your own family heritage. As Kellys — or Kelleys or O’Kellys — we’re all related somehow. We may need to go back centuries to find our links, but I promise they’re there. I’ve traveled to Ireland multiple times to explore our roots, and our ancestry shows up in our wine. Kelly Family Vineyards is about creating wines that pay tribute to our Irish heritage and the beautiful land of the Napa Valley. It’s a true family operation, and you can
You want to give a gift that they will admire and be impressed by — one that comes from a vineyard with your Kelly family name. They will certainly never forget it, and if you are able to share a bottle of Kelly Family Vineyards with a friend or business associate, you won’t be embarrassed bringing gold medal-winning Kelly Family Vineyards wines. To get yours, visit KellyFamilyVineyards. com and sign up for the Allocation List, as these wines are produced in very small quantities. When we have a new release available, you will be the first to know.
Gene Kelly
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SET SAI L FOR VACAT ION Take Your Next Trip Offshore
TAKE A DAY SAIL Many day-sail charters exist for those who want to go out a little farther than a dinghy would permit. If you’ve captained a boat and are familiar with the waters, you can apply for a bareboat charter. However, if you are inexperienced or simply don’t want a local guide at the helm, signing up for a day trip with a skipper and crew is a great option. DO A FULL CHARTER Short of owning your own vessel, chartering a boat for multiple nights is the closest you can get to living out your nautical dreams. Some of the most beautiful destinations on earth — from the Caribbean Sea to the Mediterranean — are best experienced from the deck of a sailboat. Letting the sea guide you to amazing snorkeling destinations, remote cays, and bustling harbors is the stuff of real adventure. You and your small group could also go on a Kelly Family Vineyards wine tasting cruise on the Napa River or the San Francisco Bay for an afternoon or evening of cruising on a catamaran sailboat. For inquires, email gene@KellyFamlyVineyards.
If you’re lucky enough to have been aboard a ship under full sail, chances are you know the thrill and serenity sailing can give you. If you’ve never been but have always wanted to know what it’s like to get out on the wind and waves, there are many great options available for beginners. Here are some ideas to inspire your next waterside vacation. START SMALL For those who dream of becoming a skipper one day, a great way to start is by sailing dinghies. These one-sail, beach-launch boats fit 1–2 people and can be rented at most water sports shops. If you want to make it a family experience, shops usually have 16-foot catamarans for rent as well. Catamarans have two hulls rather than one, making for a smoother, more spacious ride. If you’ve never sailed before, inquire about lessons. Most rental operations have instructors on hand who can show you the ropes. The great thing about sailing is that whether you’re in a 12-foot dinghy or a 60- foot sloop, the same basic principles, rules, and skills apply.
ADouble GoldMedal Red OUR 2014 CABERNET SAUV IGNON
The Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon go together like brunch and bloody marys. The grape excels in the climate and produces wines of deep complexity. Kelly Family Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, winner of two gold medals at the 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, is no exception.
We strive to make wines that are both ready to drink upon release and capable of extended aging. The 2014 Cab, while beautiful right now, can easily be laid down for up to a decade while continuing to evolve and mature. Whether or not you can resist temptation that long is another matter entirely. Our 2014 Cab, like all of our offerings, is extremely limited and available by allocation only. We are a boutique, family-run winery that will never sacrifice quality to produce an increased number of cases. As such, we only make as many bottles as the vintage provides. Act now before this award-winning wine is gone forever. Go to KellyFamilyVineyards.com to reserve your spot on the Allocation List or to purchase our wines.
The grapes for this wine are grown in the Oak Knoll District. One of the cooler areas of Napa, wines from Oak Knoll gracefully balance power and finesse. We ferment our Cab fully before aging in oak, which is followed by a year of bottle aging. When you smell a glass of it, you’ll be hit with aromas of ripe blackberries, spiced plum, vanilla, and peppercorn. On the palate, you’ll find flavors of cassis, rose petal, and dark chocolate. The wine has firm but well- integrated tannins and finishes long. It’s the type of wine that will reveal a little more of itself to you with every sip. We recommend savoring it on its own or pairing it with a grilled steak, roast pork tenderloin, or other bodily flavored dishes. A wine of this caliber has no problem standing up to and enhancing food.
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Who Is the Kelly Family? LEARN A L I TTLE ABOUT OUR FAMI LY AND OUR WINE
KELLY? ARE YOU A
Gene, his wife, Paula, and their son, Jacob, are the proprietors of Kelly Family Vineyards, an award- winning vineyard and winery in the Oak Knoll District of the Napa Valley. Gene and Paula have lived in Napa for over 45 years, growing up there and attending local schools.
At Kelly Family Vineyards, we believe in the power of family. A family, like any team, is stronger in numbers, which is why we’d like to offer you an exclusive opportunity to join Kelly Family Vineyards as a Family Partner. Family Partners receive many perks, including access to exclusive bottlings and an invitation to our Kelly Family Reunions. At the event, you’ll meet lots of business owners named Kelly, discuss our shared heritage, and of course, eat great food and drink exceptional wine while enjoying the beautiful Napa Valley. To qualify as a Family Partner, you just have to have the last name Kelly, Kelley, or another variation thereof. This offer is limited to those who can be true Family Partners — members of an elite club. Go to KellyFamilyVineyards.com to grab your spot on the Allocation List. For those wine enthusiasts seeking a high level of prestige, inquire about being a Kelly Family Vineyards “partner.” This small group of Kelly family members enjoy special benefits, including access to limited releases, invites to events on the family vineyard, year- round access to the KFV picnic area exclusively for family and partners, Kelly Family Vineyard logo gear, and more. For those of you in business, your membership may be tax deductible as would be your traveling to the Napa Valley once or twice a year. Inquire for full details.
Gene Kelly
In addition to operating the vineyard and winery, Gene is a serial entrepreneur, educator, published author, certified gunsmith, direct marketing expert, business coach, and board certified protection professional (CPP). He has also served on several nonprofit boards. Gene is passionate about business and helping others succeed. Here’s what Gene has to say about the Kelly family history and the vineyard: “Our Kelly family branch decided to expand westward, finally putting down deep roots in the world-famous Napa Valley in 1968. During the past 40-plus years, we have established ourselves as advocates for agricultural land preservation of what has been described as California’s Garden of Eden — the Napa Valley. “The Napa Valley is one of the world’s premier wine growing regions. Just 2 percent of all the wine produced in California comes from the Napa Valley, and of that, an even smaller percentage comes from the prestigious Oak Knoll District Appellation. Our ultra-premium 10-acre Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is part of this special district. It’s located on the valley floor, right at the base of the western hills running along Dry Creek Road. We only produce very minimal quantities each year, which is why it is available only by allocation. “The making of ultra-premium wine begins in the vineyard. The vineyard workers lovingly tend the vines to ensure that the grapes achieve full flavor in late October or early November. At harvest, they go through the vineyard early in the morning, picking our grapes by hand, rather than using the massive machines favored by bulk producers. “After the grapes have been harvested and “crushed” (de- stemmed and pressed), they go through the fermentation process, which involves special strains of yeast. During the next year, the new wine will be placed first in tanks and then moved to small oak barrels to age. Once fermentation is complete, the wine spends more than 18 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. After all these steps, the wine is finally ready for bottling. After we bottle, we continue to age our estate wines for another year. Our process requires a four-year investment, but it results in our award-winning Kelly Family Vineyards wines.”
GR I LLED SK I RT STEAK With Asparagus
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2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
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1 1/2 pounds skirt steak 2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated pecorino Romano cheese
1 pound asparagus
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doneness. Skirt steak is thin and will cook quickly. 4. Let steak rest for 10 minutes. While it’s resting, grill asparagus for 6 minutes, turning once. 5. Sprinkle cheese and crushed red pepper on
1. Heat grill to high. Season room-temperature steak with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil. Any oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, will work. 2. Trim bottom inch of asparagus. Season with salt, pepper, and remainder of oil. 3. Cut steak into four portions and grill for 3–5 minutes per side, depending on desired
asparagus. Serve alongside steak.
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THE JUDGMENT OF PAR I S When Napa Became King Today, the Napa Valley’s status as one of the world’s best wine-growing regions is a given, but that wasn’t always the case. Less than 50 years ago, California winemakers were considered scrappy upstarts whose bottlings paled in comparison to those made in Europe. One event, the Judgment of Paris, changed that reputation forever.
from Napa — took home the highest honors. In a single tasting, the wine world was turned upside down. The Judgment of Paris laid the groundwork for the Napa Valley to become what it is today. It alerted everyone to the potential of the land to produce wines of the very first order. Though the French media refused to cover the event at the time, the results also benefited France’s wines. It made people question their preconceived notions and reinvigorated their competitive spirit. It’s a lot harder to evolve, after all, when you don’t have any competition pushing you to do so.
In 1976, a British wine merchant organized a tasting competition unlike any other. He put Chardonnays and Cabernets from California alongside their exalted counterparts from Burgundy and Bordeaux, respectively. The event’s group of judges comprised some of the most respected names in the French wine world alongside only a single American. Though the wines were to be tasted blind, nobody expected the American bottles to show well. However, the American wines ended up with the highest scores in both the white and red categories. The 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and the 1973 Stag’s Leap Cabernet — both hailing
As somebody who makes wine in Napa today, I can’t help but feel a responsibility to the land and the wine producers who’ve come before me. We work on hallowed ground and seek to impart the California sun in every bottle. That’s a big responsibility, but one we’re honored to take on. Go to KellyFamilyVineyards.com to get on our mailing and limited production Allocation list.
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