Thirteen Napa Valley winemakers put down their wine glasses and picked up their cats for a new charity calendar that pairs the valley’s vintners with their feline companions. The 2027 edition of The Real Cat Men of Napa Valley will get its official release celebration on Nov. 15, with proceeds going toward Jameson Humane, a nonprofit animal welfare organization.
The calendar features men from the local wine industry posing with their cats, according to The Napa Valley Register. The lineup includes Matt Sands with his cat Whitey of Lithology, Hi Sang Lee with Milo of Dana Estates, Graeme MacDonald with Whiskers of MacDonald Vineyards, and Chris Morisoli with Chip of Morisoli Vineyard. Also featured are Tom Garrett with Leon of Dakota Shy Winery, Aaron Pott with Soxy Lady of Pott Wine, Bob Foley with Tommy Howler of Robert Foley Vineyards, and Adam McClary with Theadosia Purr of Gamling & McDuck.
Rounding out the calendar are Marc Mondavi with Mozie of C. Mondavi & Family, Drew Neiman with Fluffy Paws of Neiman Cellars, Will Phelps with Maverick of Hensel West, Dustin Mowe with Pepe of Mowe Napa Valley, and Marc Gagnon with Ozzy of Gagnon-Kennedy Vineyards, per the same report.
What to Expect at the Release Party
The celebration runs from noon to 2 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Borreo Building, 900 Third St. in Napa. Guests can meet the featured men, sample their wines and get their calendars signed, the outlet notes. The event will also include pizza, wine and a DJ…