Thirteen Napa Valley winemakers & owners headline a Nov. 15 release party at The Borreo Building, with great wine, food, music and calendar signings
NAPA VALLEY, CA, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 — For the FIRST TIME EVER, Jameson Humane will release The Real Cat Men of Napa Valley Calendar, at a party on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 12 to 2 p.m. at The Borreo Building, 930 Third St. in downtown Napa. The calendar pairs 13 of the valley’s wine personalities with the cats who share their homes, cellars, and vineyards.
Guests can meet The Real Cat Men of Napa Valley, taste their delicious wines, and have their calendars signed. The afternoon includes food, music from DJ Kirill, and a few surprises. Every ticket includes the calendar, making it a great gift for holiday shopping. Tickets are going fast and are available at: jamesonhumane.ejoinme.org/realcatmenofnv
“After flying UH-60 Black Hawk rescue missions, growing grapes in Rutherford, and fighting fires from the air and ground, I really thought cat modeling was my next logical step,” jokes Chris Morisoli of Morisoli Vineyard. “Big thanks to Chip and Jameson Humane for helping me achieve my dreams.”
The afternoon is playful by design, but the purpose behind it is serious. Events like this give people an easy, joyful way into animal welfare: a glass of wine and a signed calendar become a direct link to care for animals who need it. For many guests, it is a first step toward making a real difference in the lives of animals.
This valley takes care of its own, and that includes the animals. Jameson Humane does that work every day, and I am proud to raise a glass to it.”
— Dustin Mowe of MOWE Napa Valley
“The impetus for this exciting calendar came from a noticeable and very exciting uptick in cat adoptions at our Ella’s Cathouse & Adoption Center in Napa over the past 6 months – due to men! I reached out to my guy friends in the wine industry that have cats and asked them to be part of this fun tribute and they all said, yes, I AM IN!” said Monica Stevens, Founder of Jameson Humane. “Every calendar sold goes straight back into our work for animals here in our community. We can’t think of a better way to kick off the holidays.”
Meet The Real Cat Men:
1. Bob Foley of Robert Foley Vineyards with Tommy Howler
2. Marc Gagnon of Gagnon-Kennedy Vineyards with Ozzy
3. Tom Garrett of Dakota Shy Winery with Leon
4. Hi Sang Lee of Dana Estates with Milo
5. Graeme MacDonald of MacDonald Vineyards with Whiskers
6. Adam McClary of Gamling & McDuck with Theadosia Purr
7. Marc Mondavi of C. Mondavi & Family with Mozie
8. Chris Morisoli of Morisoli Vineyard with Chip
9. Dustin Mowe of MOWE Napa Valley with Pepe
10. Drew Neiman of Neiman Cellars with Fluffy Paws
11. Will Phelps of Hensel West with Maverick
12. Aaron Pott of Pott Wine with Soxy Lady
13. Matt Sands of Lithology with Whitey
Host and Sponsors:
The Borreo Building is the event’s host. Support comes from Portocork, Gabriel-Glas, DJ Kirill, Nova Terra Creamery and the Kirkorian Family Foundation.
Event at a Glance:
What: Meet The Real Cat Men of Napa Valley 2027 , get your calendar signed, have a glass of their wine
When: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, 12–2 p.m.
Where: The Borreo Building, 930 Third St., Napa, CA
Includes: Great Napa Valley wine, food, DJ Kirill, calendar signings; each ticket includes a calendar
Tickets: jamesonhumane.ejoinme.org/realcatmenofnv
Parking: Public lot across the street at Third and Lawrence streets
Social: Instagram: @jamesonhumane // FB: @JamesonRescueRanch
About Jameson Humane:
In 2014, Monica and David Stevens founded Jameson Humane (formerly Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch), “Jameson,” as a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit organization to improve animal well-being through global collaboration and education for the benefit of all life. Guided by instincts, Jameson has not followed the traditional path of “animal rescue” but instead listened to the community and responded holistically to the needs of our animals and their human guardians.
www.jamesonhumane.org · monica@jamesonrescueranch.org
About Creative Team:
When Monica Stevens noticed a growing trend of men adopting cats, she knew it was worth toasting to. She turned to Alicia Mora, who immediately saw the creative potential and assembled a dream team to bring The Real Cat Men of Napa Valley to life: photographer Alexander Rubin, Jenny Patrick overseeing cat wrangling and styling, and Ross Patrick and CJ DeWaal leading design and production.
