May 19, 2025 (St. Helena, CA) — In a rare fusion of fine winemaking and contemporary visual art, Jon Nathaniel Cellars and The Fine Art Auction proudly announce a limited-edition release in collaboration with internationally celebrated painter Simon Röhlen: AKA KEF! The partnership introduces a curated series of bespoke labels adorned with original artwork, offering collectors and connoisseurs an elevated experience at the intersection of taste and aesthetics.
Jon Nathaniel Wines X KEF! on The Fine Art Auction
Each bottle in the limited Collections is far more than a vintage—they are a vessel for storytelling. Kef!’s evocative compositions, created exclusively for this collaboration, explore themes of texture and fluidity in nature, capturing the essence of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon excellence through a masterfully painted lens. The result is an object of beauty, both inside and out.
The label features a striking abstract composition—delicate brushstrokes evocative of KEF!’s signature style, this work of art evokes the fluidity of fine wine cascading into a glass. Subtle textures hint at vineyard landscapes, while his delicate lines capture the play of light, reminiscent of sunlit vines at dusk.
“At Jon Nathaniel we’ve always viewed winemaking as an artistic pursuit,” said Nat Komes, Founder of Jon Nathaniel Cellars: “This partnership allowed us to expand that philosophy, offering our patrons something that speaks to the senses beyond the palate.”
A winemaker broadcast launch event will take place on the global broadcast platform The Fine Art Auction in June of 2025 and an invite only wine tasting and artist meet-and-greet will be held in Napa Valley on February 7th, 2026, featuring a tasting of the wine and an intimate conversation with the artist.
KEF! whose work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions in Germany, a California Fine Art Museum, The Fine Art Auction Channel broadcast in the United States, Australia and the United Arab Emirates and Fine Art Galleries worldwide of noted the natural alignment between the practices of painting and viticulture.
There’s a rhythm to both—the patience, the intuition, the deep relationship with place. “This collaboration offered an opportunity to express that connection across two mediums.” KEF!
The collection has been released in a limited quantity; and is available exclusively through Jon Nathaniel Wines and the Fine Art Auction and select fine wine retailers.
This wine is sourced exclusively from the renowned Komes Brockhoff Block of their Rutherford estate, located on the western slope of the Mayacamas Mountain Range. Replanted in 2020 with a complete redesign to complement the volcanic soils and gentle slope. It thrives in harmony with century-old oaks and towering redwoods, nestled next to the Brockhoff Ghost Winery, which dates to 1885 and is home to John and Carrie Komes since 1977.
Winemaker Notes
The excellent 2021 vintage produced a dark, rich, highly concentrated wine with broad swaths of dark plum, fresh-baked berry pie and warm cassis. The abundant fruit is joined by notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and whispers of toasted coconut on a mid-palate that is plush and open-textured. A hint of earth adds complexity, and the firm yet supple tannins bring this Cabernet to a long-lasting finish.
Composition: 100% Rutherford sustainably farmed Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellaring: Drink 2024-2041
About Simon Röhlen aka KEF!
With exhibitions spanning the Globe, his work is held in both private and institutional collections worldwide. Global Superstar Artist Simon Röhlen aka KEF! is represented by global art leader Fitz Contemporary and his work sits in the world’s most important private and public Collections as well as exhibited in Museums from Berlin to Los Angeles. KEF!
KEF!’s long list of achievements could be quickly glanced over, but it takes your breath away if you stop and absorb its breadth and impact. Röhlen was chosen to represent Germany and the world in the official artistic efforts of @visitqatar and the FIFA World Cup Qatar in 2022 with the creative initiative to bring people of all countries together. He also created site-specific installations at Berlin’s Festival of Lights, the Park Lane Hotel in Hong Kong, and the Commerce Building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Additionally, he held a solo exhibition at the Museum Goch in Germany. His extraordinary murals can be seen globally in the United States, China, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Israel, Spain, and Wales. On the three-dimensional (3D), KEF! was commissioned by retailer Urban Outfitters to design the interiors for stores in London, Berlin, Stuttgart, and Hong Kong. Surpassing pop-culture status, KEF! has proven he’s here to stay, connecting people from all corners of the world through his art.
Growing up in Aachen, a small German town on the Dutch border, Simon Röhlen began to carve out his niche that would shape his cultural milieu from the youth of his career. To categorize or define his work would be futile. Röhlen describes his paintings to release his emotions. “Art is my way of expressing myself,” he shares. “It’s a deeply personal journey where I find peace and a sense of harmony that calms my inner thoughts.”
About Jon Nathaniel Cellars
Jon Nathaniel Cellars is a family-owned winery in Rutherford Napa Valley, founded by father-son team John and Nat Komes. With deep roots in the Napa Valley wine industry, the Komes family brings decades of experience to Jon Nathaniel, having previously worked together at Flora Springs Winery. The winery focuses on crafting wines that reflect a unique blend of tradition and innovation, with a commitment to individuality and substance.
