What winery does Yao Ming own?
Yao Family Wines
Yao Family Wines, the critically acclaimed Napa Valley winery founded by retired basketball star and global humanitarian Yao Ming, is releasing its most exclusive wine “THE CHOP” paired with a limited edition NFT.
Where is Yao Ming winery?
Napa Valley winery
In November 2011, global humanitarian, recently retired NBA star and future Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Yao Ming announced the establishment of his new Napa Valley winery: Yao Family Wines.
Who makes the best wine in Napa?
These Are the 27 Most Beautiful Wineries in Napa Valley, According to Sommeliers
- Faust Haus: St. Helena.
- Darioush: Napa. Courtesy of Darioush.
- Alpha Omega: St. Helena.
- V. Sattui: St.
- Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars: Napa. Sara Matthews LLC.
- Heitz Cellar: St. Helena.
- Ehlers Estate: St. Helena.
- Corison Winery: St. Helena.
How tall is Yao Ming in feet?
2.29 m
Yao Ming/Height
The 7-foot 6-inch (2.29-metre) Yao was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft.
What was the best year for Napa Valley wine?
Critics and consumers alike have agreed that 2013 is one of the best vintages of Napa Cabernet in history. Click here to browse our inventory of California Cabernet from the 2013 Vintage! After two years of cooler weather in California, the 2012 vintage brought excellent growing conditions.
Why is Scarecrow wine so expensive?
As a plus, the average price of Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon is a lot cheaper at $724. Grown from one of the oldest vines in Napa, the fruits used for Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon is rich in taste and texture since they are sourced from 20 to 22 lots with different soils and clones.
Where’s Yao Ming now?
What happened to Yao Ming? He is now a successful businessman. Despite stepping away from the sport he loves in a professional context, basketball still has a profound impact on Yao’s life to this day. In both Houston and his original hometown of Shanghai, Yao built restaurants named YAO Restaurant & Bar.
Who is the founder of Yao Family Wines?
Yao Family Wines, the critically acclaimed Napa Valley winery founded by retired basketball star and global humanitarian Yao Ming, is releasing its most exclusive wine “THE CHOP” paired with a limited edition NFT. Yao Family Wines becomes the first winery in the world to offer a wine for auction paired with a NFT digital collectible.
Where are the Yao vineyards in Napa Valley?
Vineyards range from cool mountainside sites in south Napa Valley and to our ranches in Oakville and St. Helena and further north. We hand tend all vines in each individual vineyard block.
What kind of grapes are used in Yao Family Wines?
Grapes were harvested at an average of 25.7°Brix. The Yao Family Wines 2018 Family Table Red Wine is 100% Napa Valley and a blend of Petit Verdot, Zinfandel and Syrah.
