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Bespoke Collection
Company typePrivate company
IndustryWine
FoundedUnited States
FounderMichael Polenske
Headquarters
Napa, California
,
United States
Number of locations
5
Area served
International
ProductsWine, fine art, design
Websitebespokecollection.com

The Bespoke Collection is a wine producer and lifestyle brand based in Yountville, California, United States. The company comprises two wine labels: Blackbird Vineyards and Recuerdo Wines, and a wine, art and design gallery called Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley. Bespoke Collection also has an additional art gallery in St. Helena, California called I. Wolk Gallery.

History

Michael Polenske at Ma(i)sonry, 2010

Michael Polenske purchased the

Napa Valley. Polenske opened Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley, a wine, art, and design gallery, in 2008.[1] In 2010, Polenske purchased the I. Wolk Gallery in St. Helena, California.[1][2] Bespoke Collection also introduced a membership program, which offers members access to limited production wines from the Bespoke Collection labels and to exclusive events. They also have a benefit program, called Bespoke Benefits, which allows members to earn points based on purchases made of Bespoke Collection products, including art and design pieces.[3] In March 2014, Bespoke Collection opened a new art and design gallery in Healdsburg, California
.

Blackbird Vineyards

Main article: Blackbird Vineyards

After the purchasing the Blackbird Vineyard, Polenske created a wine label based around the Merlot grapes grown in the vineyard. Blackbird produces Pomerol-inspired, proprietary red wines by blending Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. They also produce a rosé from those three varietals. The wine labels have flocks of blackbirds on them.[4][5]

Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley

Ma(i)sonry is a wine, art and design gallery located in

David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley.[1][8][9] They host trunk shows by San Francisco Bay Area fashion lines.[10] Selected artworks are on display inside and outside at Ma(i)sonry's sculpture garden.[11] An additional sculpture garden is located at Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley, called the Ma(i)sonry Sculpture Gallery, and with additional gardens at MacArthur Place in Sonoma and Solage in Calistoga.[12][13][14]

Ma(i)sonry

Ma(i)sonry offers visitors the opportunity to

Boston, Massachusetts.[21]

Ma(i)sonry was chosen as one of The New York Times must-visit places in a one-day visit to Napa Valley, in 2010.[22] It was awarded the 2013 Best of Wine Tourism for Napa Valley for Art & Culture.[23]

History and architecture

The building that houses Ma(i)sonry is one of two buildings in Yountville listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1][10][24] It was built in 1904 as a house for Charles Rovegno, a farmer.[25] It has two stories and totals 3,000 square feet.[1][24][25][26] The building was the Burgundy House Inn starting in the 1970s, until becoming Ma(i)sonry in 2007.[7][27]

The building underwent eighteen months of renovations by architect

antique dealer Axel Vervoodt's castle.[1] There is also a private tasting room that overlooks the gardens.[25]

Recuerdo Wines

Recuerdo Wines is a line of wines based in Mendoza, Argentina. The wines are produced through The Vines of Mendoza and created by winemakers Santiago Achával and Pablo Martorell.[32][33][34] Recuerdo focuses on Malbec wine. They also produce a Torrontés.[32] Recuerdo wines are sold at Ma(i)sonry and at The Vines of Mendoza. They also sell their wine online and through their wine club, Recollection. The wine club provides members with early purchasing of new releases, events and travel opportunities to Mendoza.[35]

Winemaking

Recuerdo's Malbec grapes are grown in the Uco Valley. The vineyard is located at 3,700 feet. The Torrontés comes from the La Rioja Province.[34]

References

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  2. ^ a b "Art and Wine" (PDF). Gentry: 76–79. June 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 7, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
  3. ^ "Introducing Bespoke Membership". A Bespoke Life. Bespoke Collection. Archived from the original on January 14, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  4. ^ Ell, Kellie (November 2012). "Blackbird Vineyards". Nob Hill Gazette.
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  7. ^ a b c "Grape Awakening" (PDF). Robb Report. July 2009. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  8. ^ Behbehani, Mandy (January 2010). "Second career takes flight – as Napa vintr" (PDF). San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 5, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2012.
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  13. ^ "Gardens". MacArthur Place. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
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  20. ^ "Medallion Membership". Acquire. Bespoke Collection. Archived from the original on November 22, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  21. ^ Wolfe, Alyssa. "Restoration Hardware unveils a new Boston store, RH Gallery". Daily AD. Architectural Digest. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  22. ^ Gross, Jamie (May 23, 2010). "Place; Omnivore's Delight". Travel. The New York Times. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
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  25. ^ a b c d e Muromcew, Joohee (March–April 2009). "Home Sweet Maison" (PDF). Departures: 94–96.
  26. ^ Lane, Melanie (2011). "Meadowood All Stars" (PDF). Caviar Affair (Holiday). Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  27. ^ Sweet, Carey (August 29, 2010). "Winery collective offers boutique wines, art". Food. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  28. ^ Romain, Mikhael (December 2008). "What's Hot and Happening in California Design" (PDF). California Home+Design: 41.
  29. ^ a b Kulicke, Heidi. "A Wine-Lover's Oasis" (PDF). Design Bureau. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
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  34. ^ a b "Winegrowing". The Wines. Recuerdo Wines. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  35. ^ "Recollection membership". Store. Bespoke Collection. Archived from the original on October 22, 2015. Retrieved December 27, 2012.

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