酒与音乐相碰撞 果酱酒窖, a one-of-a-kind, music-themed tasting room in downtown 纳帕. While this part of town used to have a reputation for being a little bit sleepy, 果酱酒窖 is breathing new life into 纳帕’s nightlife with their JaMSessions, an ongoing series of intimate, wine-fueled concerts that keep the party going long after dinner.

果酱酒窖 is the brainchild of music lovers John and Michele Truchard, the “J” and “M” in JaM. As second-generation 纳帕 Valley vintners, the Truchards have had a long history in crafting fine wines, 而是果酱酒窖, they wanted to do something different by introducing super-approachable and affordable every-day wines to the market. These wines are made to be enjoyed with friends in a not-so-serious setting, so John and Michele designed a fun and unconventional tasting space, JaM酒窖葡萄酒 & 音乐工作室, located on downtown 纳帕’s First Street.

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While 果酱酒窖 is a cool wine tasting spot during the day, it morphs into an incredibly cozy events venue with live music in the evenings, 星期四至星期六. 纳帕 Valley has a handful of larger concert venues, like the Uptown Theatre or the 纳帕 Valley Opera House which houses both Blue Note 纳帕 and the 果酱酒窖 Ballroom, but for the opportunity to comfortably lounge mere feet from the band, JaMSessions feel like a private show. You’ll want to reserve a spot and arrive early to snag the best view in the house, a collection of leather couches and chairs set up like a living room right by the stage, with Persian rugs and tables cleverly shaped like guitar picks. There’s also a handful of booths for groups and a few stools at the bar. Many guests simply choose to stand — it certainly makes dancing easier — but either way, there’s never the feeling of the space being overcrowded like a traditional concert.

果酱酒窖 stays open much later (10pm Sunday – Wednesday and midnight Thursday – Saturday) than its downtown 纳帕 counterparts and music is on theme everywhere you look. A private tasting room doubles as a fully-equipped recording studio, where the winery hosts virtual JaMHappyHours Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4pm and there’s also a state-of-the-art sound system, 迪斯科球, an impressive vinyl collection, and vintage Rolling Stone magazine art plastered all over the walls, bringing you back in time to some of your favorite musicians in their heyday.

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A mere $10 cover charge will get you in to enjoy their JaMSessions, which welcome a variety of acts both local and from further afield. The night I attended featured a 果酱酒窖 regular, 埃里克·威利三人组, a Funk/Reggae band with a Jazz flair. The songs were all covers of old classics — like the Steve Miller Band’s 太空牛仔, 站起来站起来 by Bob Marley, and The Eagles’ 加州旅馆 — and almost everyone in the room was either dancing or singing along (or both). At times, I could close my eyes and imagine myself on a tropical island, piña colada in hand.

These events take place on most Thursday, 星期五, 星期六晚上, but check 果酱酒窖 脸谱网 page or website for listings. Live music on Thursdays is from 8pm-10pm while on 星期五s and Saturdays the music runs from 9pm-11pm. With 果酱酒窖’ connection to BottleRock 纳帕 Valley (they are a five-time Presenting Sponsor) there’s a chance you’ll catch artists that also play the music festival (like Sam Johnson, 克里斯•皮尔斯, 和Mondo Cozmo). Other acts include nationally-acclaimed, touring artists (like Witherward), while others are based right in 纳帕 Valley (including Full Chizel and JourneyDay). Book online via Tock to secure your spot.

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The wine is flowing all night long from the bar, available for purchase by the glass, 飞行, 或瓶. You may know 果酱酒窖 for their popular Californian wines priced at under $20: the classic Butter Chardonnay, their signature JaM Cabernet, bubbles in the form of Toast Sparkling, 和甜蜜的白色, 一个麝香. But don’t pass up the chance to try their 纳帕 Valley releases exclusive to the 果酱酒窖 wine and music studio. Sip these side-by-side with their Californian counterparts for a fun taste test, or try the 纳帕 Valley-only 果酱酒窖 Sauvignon Blanc and 果酱酒窖 Pinot Noir. There really is a wine here for everyone! Reservations are highly recommended through 探索Tock.com/JaMCellars. 到时见!