Charbay Distillery Bar Fridays

Napa Valley

(St. Helena, CA) September 5, 2008 -- Napa Valley is home to over 300 wineries...and one distillery. Visitors interested in artisan spirits ranging from vodka to single-malt whiskey, Alambic Pot Still rum and liqueurs can start their weekend sampling spirits with Charbay's thirteen-generation distiller family.

Open Fridays from 2-5 p.m., the Distillery Bar features Charbay's entire portfolio of wines and spirits. Choose from signature cocktails created by Distiller Marko Karakasevic, wine & alambic port flights and single tastes - including Charbay Whiskey, which retails for $325/bottle.

An appetizer pairing menu, including caviar, local artisan cheeses and short ribs with blue cheese polenta, is available from Chef Nash of Tra Vigne.

Since spirits cannot be sampled at Charbay's main tasting room in St. Helena, the distillery bar is an opportunity for 12th Generation Master Winemaker & Distiller Miles Karakasevic, and his son, Marko, to showcase their award-winning spirits and wines sold only in Napa Valley.

Location: The Cantinetta at Tra Vigne Restaurant, 1050 Charter Oak Avenue, St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA (707) 963-4444. No reservations required for the Distillery Bar.

The Cantinetta is a freestanding building within Tra Vigne's classic Napa Valley courtyard with Mulberry tree canopy, terra cotta tiles and vineyard views.

About Charbay
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this Fall, Charbay is owned and operated by the Karakasevic family.

12th Generation Master Winemaker & Distiller Miles Karakasevic was born in Eastern Europe. The family arrived in Napa Valley in 1972.

The family's distillery portfolio includes Vodka, Whisky, Rum, Black Walnut Liqueur, Pastis (sold out) and other specialty spirits.

The new winery portfolio includes eclectic small releases ranging from Aperitifs and Rose to Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, as well as Ports made with the family's 25-year library of classic Pot Still brandies they distilled.

The Charbay Winery & Distillery main tasting room features Napa Valley's only distilling operation. Visitors can enjoy learning about classical winemaking and Pot Still distillation while enjoying Charbay's off-the-beaten path mountain location.
The tasting room is located at 4001 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA. Open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10-4 p.m. Appointments are recommended. Inquire about Charbay's winter distilling schedule when booking.

Charbay Winery and Distillery
4001 Spring Mtn. Rd.
St. Helena, CA 94574