Parallel Napa Valley, often referred to affectionately as “the ski wine,” was founded in 1999 by four couples from Park City, Utah. The friends, all avid skiers with a life-long appreciation of wine, wanted to create a wine that reflected these passions. Working from the very beginning with rockstar winemaker Philippe Melka, they have been able to achieve just that. Their love of the sport and parallel lives and friendships, that have coalesced over the past 40+ years, are reflected in the intersecting ski tracks of the Parallel label.

In close coordination with the Partners, Philippe Melka and the Atelier Melka Team, produce four wines under the Parallel Napa Valley label: a Rutherford Rose of Grenache, a Napa Valley Cabernet, a Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet under the label “Black Diamond,” and a Russian River Chardonnay. The Napa Valley Cabernets, once produced with estate fruit from a 62-acre vineyard in Conn Valley, often carry the Vaca mountainside footprint. Philippe Melka hand-selects vines from notable vineyards with proven vineyard managers across Napa Valley to produce these 100% Napa Valley Cabernets. A boutique brand producing less than 1,000 cases annually, Parallel Napa Valley is now custom-crushed, cave barrel-aged and bottled at Brasswood Napa Valley in St. Helena, CA.

Since the first vintage in 2003, Parallel Napa Valley has continued to be released to high praise and 90+ ratings from top publications and reviewers, including Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Parker’s Wine Advocate, Jeb Dunnuck, and James Suckling as well as Gold and Double Gold Medals from numerous years of the San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition.

In addition to making stunning wines, the Partners of Parallel Napa Valley are committed to sharing their wine to support charities that are near and dear to them. In our 25 year history, we are proud to have helped raise more than $1.5M for 70+ charities nationwide. These include the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Teams, National Ability Center, Youth Sports Alliance, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Philadelphia Youth Basketball, High Museum Atlanta and Meals on Wheels San Francisco, among many others.

Private, tasting experiences are hosted by appointment only at Brasswood Napa Valley in St. Helena, CA as well as online via Zoom. Wine dinners and receptions outside of Napa Valley are also available.