Illustrious Napa Valley Winery Seeds New Artist Series

The art of winemaking continues to be a focus for inspired people the world over. Bridging the wine and art worlds has long been a collaboration between vintners and artists, and today we welcome another divine meeting of the minds that takes place in the heart of the Napa Valley. This collaboration between Burgess Cellars and globally recognized, emerging artists aims to brings together the wine and art worlds to celebrate the inspiration of beauty. The inaugural vintage features the vibrantly beautiful artwork of world-renowned abstract expression artist, Patrick Eugène .

The featured artwork on the Artist Series label, "Evening in the Orchids,” is a piece from Lawrence Wine Estates CEO and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy’s personal collection and its use in the inaugural Artist Series was inspired by both McCoy and Eugene’s “ connection between the land and ourselves as part of nature and a part of our identity .” The inaugural vintage is a 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from 30-year-old vines from Burgess hillside sites. Esteemed Winemaker Meghan Zobeck sought to express the same beauty from the vineyard that Patrick evokes in his painting.

Patrick Eugène revealed on the artwork: “ In Evening in the Orchids , I sought to capture the essence of a serene moment amid the vineyards, a testament to the shared appreciation for fine wine and the beauty of the land. The central figure, a black man depicted with reverence and joy, is portrayed savoring a glass of wine. This image is a celebration of the connoisseurship and enjoyment of wine, transcending cultural boundaries .”

Patrick Eugène (b. 1984 in Brooklyn, New York; lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia) is a Haitian American painter creating large scale compositions with a central figure, evoking a stillness that entrances the viewer. These works harness the improvisational energy and emotive depth explored in his abstract period; his signature line-making remaining fluid. As a son of Haitian immigrants, Eugène incorporates African diasporic connections between Haiti (the Caribbean), and continental North America within an intuitive practice that connects his work to everyday people.

To celebrate the inaugural Artist Series collaboration Burgess hosted an intimate dinner amongst the vines on July 20th to showcase this special new release. Eugène attended alongside McCoy & Zobeck, and the event featured Michelin Starred chef Alex Hong of Sorrel in San Francisco.

Click here to acquire the inaugural vintage of Burgess Cellars Artist Series with the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP: $185). To learn more about Burgess Cellars visit burgesscellars.com .