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Deep in the caves, our barrels are quietly shaping Deep in the caves, our barrels are quietly shaping what will become the next chapter of Carte Blanche. Each lot rests undisturbed, gaining elegance and power with every passing week.When this vintage is ready, you’ll be among the first to experience it.
It’s Friday, time to grab those bottles of Carte B It’s Friday, time to grab those bottles of Carte Blanche and head to your favorite restaurant for a night out with friends.What bottles are you enjoying this weekend? Tag us and share so we can see!
A night out calls for something unforgettable—and A night out calls for something unforgettable—and our Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Cabernet brings exactly that. Deep, structured, and beautifully expressive, it’s the kind of wine that turns an ordinary evening with friends into a story you’ll talk about long after the glasses are empty.Bold Napa fruit, refined elegance, and a finish that lingers like good conversation—this is the bottle you open when the night deserves a little extra magic.#CarteBlancheWine #MissouriHopper #NapaCabernet #LuxuryWine #NapaValley #CabernetSeason
Join us for a tasting experience at @brasswoodnapa Join us for a tasting experience at @brasswoodnapavalley in beautiful @sthelenaca. Harvest is behind us, the crowds are gone and it’s the perfect time to visit and experience Carte Blanche. Sit around the table with friends & family, taste our award-winning wines and enjoy a truly unique Napa Valley experience. Reservations available via our website. We can’t wait to see you.#carteblanche #wine #winetasting #sthelena #winery
There’s something about Carte Blanche wines that j There’s something about Carte Blanche wines that just hits different when the table is full of friends. The kind of night where the bottles open themselves, stories stretch longer than the sunset, and laughter rolls as easily as a great Cabernet in the glass.Crafted with intention and meant to be shared, these wines shine brightest in good company—around a fire pit, a long dinner table, or a last-minute gathering that turns into the best night of the week.Pour generously. Stay a little longer. Make it a moment worth remembering.#CarteBlancheWine #NapaValley #SharedMoments #DrinkWell #Winery #Wine #napavalleywine
Where rugged textures meet refined winemaking. Car Where rugged textures meet refined winemaking. Carte Blanche is our love letter to craftsmanship—unrushed, unforced, unmistakably Napa.#CarteBlancheWine #NapaValley #LuxuryInTheDetails
✨ Sip, Savor & Spark ✨ Join us Saturday, November ✨ Sip, Savor & Spark ✨
Join us Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Fort Mason’s Gateway Pavilion for an afternoon where craftsmanship meets community. From 2–5 PM (early access at 1 PM for Changemakers), discover an inspired lineup of wineries—including Carte Blanche—alongside panoramic views of the Golden Gate.
guardsmen.org/attend/sip-savor-sparkThis event brings together some of California’s most thoughtful producers for a day of tasting, connection, and impact. Proceeds benefit The Guardsmen, supporting scholarships and outdoor programs for Bay Area youth.It’s more than a tasting—it’s a celebration of purpose, generosity, and exceptional craft.🎟️ Tickets available now. 21+ only.www.guardsmen.org/attend/sip-savor-spark
Few names carry as much weight in Napa Valley as P Few names carry as much weight in Napa Valley as Philippe Melka — a craftsman, visionary, and one of the most respected winemakers in the world. His fingerprints are found across some of California’s most celebrated wines, and we’re proud to count him as a guiding force behind Carte Blanche.Working closely with our family, Philippe brings his hallmark balance of power and precision to every vintage — crafting wines that express both the terroir and the timeless artistry that defines Napa Valley. His intuitive approach, deep respect for the vineyard, and relentless pursuit of excellence continue to shape the soul of our wines.Here’s to the man whose quiet influence has spoken volumes in the glass.#CarteBlancheWine #PhilippeMelka #NapaValleyWine #Winemaker #LuxuryWine #NapaValleyCabernet #MelkaWines #FineWine #WineCollector #NapaWinemaker #FamilyWinery #WineArtistry #WineCountryLife #VineyardToGlass #CaliforniaWine #Winemaking #WineCraft #TerroirDriven #CarteBlancheCabernet #CarteBlancheWines
When harvest is over the vines show off. There’s n When harvest is over the vines show off. There’s nothing better than fall colors in @visitnapavalley with a glass of Carte Blanche in hand.#carteblanchewine #napavalley #luxurywine #napavalleywine #finewine #cabernetsauvignon #winetasting #chardonnay #vineyardviews #chardonnay #estategrown #fallcolors
With all the fruit now in the cellar, our GM Will With all the fruit now in the cellar, our GM Will and Winemaker Philippe Melka are guiding the next phase of the Carte Blanche winemaking journey.Fermentations are finishing, wines are being pressed off the skins, and young lots are moving into barrel for their first taste of oak. This is where balance, texture, and character begin to take shape — decisions made now define the style of each wine.#CarteBlancheWine #Harvest2025 #Winemaking #PhilippeMelka #NapaValley #FromVineToBarrel
Trick or treat…hopefully you get some Carte Blanch Trick or treat…hopefully you get some Carte Blanche in your treat bag tonight!
Here at Carte Blanche we call this the second flow Here at Carte Blanche we call this the second flowering — that quiet, magical moment when the vines trade green for gold, then flame into shades of orange and crimson. A reminder that beauty doesn’t end with harvest; it simply changes form. 🍂✨#CarteBlancheWine #NapaValley #HarvestSeason #FallInWineCountry #LuxuryWine #FineWineMoments #WineArtistry #CaliforniaWine #VineyardViews #AutumnInNapa #SmallLotWine #WineCollector
A tasting experience like no other. Join us at @br A tasting experience like no other.
Join us at @brasswoodnapavalley in St. Helena, where the journey begins inside the winery and cave—an intimate look at where our handcrafted Carte Blanche wines come to life. Sip through a curated flight surrounded by the quiet hum of the cellar, each pour a story of patience, precision, and passion.After your tasting, wander through Brasswood Village—browse the boutique, grab a coffee, or settle in for a farm-to-table meal at Brasswood Kitchen. It’s Napa Valley at its most authentic: wine, food, and craft all under one roof.📍 Brasswood Estate, St. Helena
🍷 Reservations recommended#CarteBlancheWine #NapaValley #BrasswoodEstate #LuxuryWineTasting #NapaValleyWines #StHelena #WineCountryExperience #WineryCaves #WineTasting #NapaLifestyle #BoutiqueWinery
Thank you to our friends from Denver who came to t Thank you to our friends from Denver who came to taste with us! It was great to be able to share our wines with them this week.  The 2022 vintage is tasting amazing, hurry and grab your wines before they are gone.
The @nba starts tonight! We know there are plenty The @nba starts tonight! We know there are plenty of basketball fans around. What are you most excited for this season? Who’s winning MVP? What Carte Blanche wines are you kicking off the season with? We have our opening night game food ready, Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon and ribs! Good luck to all your teams this season!#NBA #nbaopeningnight #foodandwine #wine #winery #napavalleywine
As the hillsides of Napa shift from green to gold, As the hillsides of Napa shift from green to gold, there’s a calm that settles over the valley. The light softens, the vineyards glow, and every turn feels like a painting. There’s no better way to take it in than with a glass of handcrafted, Napa Valley wine in hand — a quiet toast to autumn’s beauty and the evenings that linger just a little longer.Cheers to the weekend,
Team CB_____📸 @ethanhuntercollective
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Deep in the cave, the barrels breathe. The air is Deep in the cave, the barrels breathe. The air is cool, the silence thick with stories of harvests past. This is where Carte Blanche takes shape — not rushed, not forced — just time, oak, and a whole lot of soul working their magic underground.
Scenes from Harvest. The weather for the most part Scenes from Harvest. The weather for the most part has cooperated with us. Although a few showers here and there were a little bump in the road, all of the fruit that has come in has been incredible. We can’t wait to share this vintage with you.
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