Wine Tasting Gallery
The Jessup Cellars Tasting Gallery provides a unique viewing experience with its blend of artwork and wine tastings. Read about our curator and resident artist below.
Reid Yalom
Reid Yalom is a Northern California photographer with over 30 years of experience capturing cultural landscapes around the globe. A graduate of Stanford University and the Monterey Institute of International Studies, he has published multiple photo monographs exploring themes of identity, history, and place. His work spans Romania, Mexico, Vietnam, Greece, and the American West, often blending visual storytelling with historical inquiry. His major publications include One Foot in Romania, Colonial Noir, and The American Resting Place, the latter co-authored with his mother, cultural historian Marilyn Yalom. In 2022, he contributed images to A Matter of Life and Death by Irv and Marilyn Yalom. His upcoming projects include The Professors’ Son, an autobiographical photo memoir, and Black Sea Report, a visual study of Romania’s coastline. Yalom’s work has been exhibited widely and is known for its quiet intimacy, depth of observation, and cultural sensitivity.
CURRENT RESIDENT ARTIST
Emil Yanos
Emil Yanos is a ceramic sculptor whose organic, earth-inspired forms reflect over three decades of artistic exploration. Trained in both floral and graphic design, Emil began working with clay in 1993, drawn to its tactile nature and expressive potential. He studied at the University of Hawaii and earned a BFA from the Academy of Art College in San Francisco before completing his floral design certification at City College of San Francisco. In 2003, he was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers.
Combining his design background with a sculptural sensibility, Emil’s work emphasizes texture, color layering, and emotional resonance. His forms often feel ancient yet refined, shaped by techniques like stretching and pulling to reveal the natural character of the clay. Emil’s floral arrangements also echo his sculptural aesthetic, blending structure with softness. His work has been showcased in galleries and design spaces, admired for its balance of simplicity, craftsmanship, and elemental beauty.
JESSUP ART GALLERY CURATOR
Julie Eppich
Based in Napa Valley, Julie brings a diverse perspective with 25 years of experience in international visual arts and events management. Julie has a Bachelors Degree in Economics from Indiana University, and along with her business background, has always had a commitment and passion to the world of the arts.
Julie’s primary work experience in the arts began during the 3 years she lived in Singapore. During this time, through her work with local Asian art companies, she studied Chinese antiquities as well as contemporary Asian fine art. Julie had the unique experience of marketing, developing and managing a gallery concept which was ultimately opened in the world famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore. She returned to the US to open her own Asian art gallery in the renowned River North Gallery District in Chicago. Julie spent close to a decade traveling Southeast Asia seeking out and representing overseas artists, and supporting their works and cultures in her gallery. Julie currently serves as Vice Chair of the Public Art Steering Committee for the City of Napa.
Wine Art Gallery Experience
Our exhibits showcase a variety of established local and regional artists. Dedicated to stimulating, inspiring and arousing your senses during your visit to wine country, our art encompasses a diversity of styles including abstract, figurative and landscape.
We invite you to walk in or make a reservation and explore the beautiful pieces hosted at our gallery.
What can you expect at Jessup Cellars' art gallery?
Jessup Cellars’ art gallery offers a unique experience combining fine wines and art. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings while viewing exhibits from established local and regional artists. Walk-ins are welcome with our “Art Walk” experience: Enjoy a complimentary splash of wine while you stroll our art gallery at your own leisure.
Where is the Jessup Cellars art gallery located?
The Jessup Cellars art gallery is located in Yountville, Napa, CA, providing a perfect destination for art and wine enthusiasts. View our location on Google Maps.
What makes the Jessup Cellars gallery unique?
The Jessup Cellars gallery uniquely blends art and wine, offering visitors a cultural experience with exquisite art exhibits and fine wine tastings. Learn about our curator above and her unique journey in finding art that resonates and inspires and check back often to read about our new resident artists who adorn our walls in stunning work.
