This week's Yountville Weekly Update is happening today for my web guys are moving my site to a new host company this weekend and my website & blog will be down during the move . Check back in a week from Saturday when this update will appear during it usual time. Thanks and cheers cvc Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update July 26, 2012 Stats for last 7 days new listing 0, price reduced 1, sale pending 0,  sold 0 Average prices, average days on market current for sale           8 avg price $735,125; avg days on market 143 current sale pendings  4  avg price $519,500; avg days on market 131 sold in last 6 months    14 avg price $651,614; avg days on market 142 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa County Realist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Li... 07/26/2012

Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas Upcoming Events This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! July 27 -- Summer Music at Velo VinoLive Music: Join us for another concert on the patio featuring live music by the Clark Harding Band. Enjoy wines by the glass, food from azteca market and a good time on our patio. 709 Main St., St. HelenaFee: $15 in advance/$20 at the door Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Phone Number: 707-968-0625  July 27 -- TGIF at Pine Ridge Winery Pine Ridge Winery, Napa Valley Celebration: Pine Ridge Vineyards celebrat... 07/25/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update July 21, 2012 For more info on Napa Valley real estate, visit my website & blog NapaValleyAddress.com Stats for last 7 days new listing 1, price reduced 0, sale pending 2,  sold 0 Average prices, average days on market current for sale           7 avg price $761,571; avg days on market 134 current sale pendings  4  avg price $519,500; avg days on market 126 sold in last 6 months    14 avg price $651,614; avg days on market 142 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa County Realist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings none Price Reductions none Sale Pendings 6600 Yount St #29, $333,000, 3 br 2ba, 1,424 sf, condo short sale 6-8 Burgundy Way, $535,000, 2 br 1ba, 3,000 sf, income restricted duplex Solds none ... 07/21/2012

 Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas Upcoming Events This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! July 20 -- Dance GalaPerforming Arts: Dancers Yan Godovsky, Darya Khokhlova, and Ivan Alekseevfrom the Bolshoi Ballet, in their first-ever Napa Valley appearance, join the Russian National Orchestra for a magical evening of dance. Napa Valley Festival del Sole, Lincoln Theater - 100 California Dr., YountvilleFee: $45-95 Time: 6:00 p.m. Phone Number: 888-337-6272 July 20 -- Smokin’ Hot Cigar Party Celebration: Smokin’ Hot Cigar Party... 07/19/2012

Looking for a site to build a new home or vacation getaway in Napa Valley?  It’s not all vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants and art galleries.  There are residential lots now on the market in the City of Yountville that may be perfect for building your new dream home. Here are Yountville residential lots and land for sale as of July 19, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a site visit. (john@jsrealproperty.com) To view the MLS listing for a property, click on Wine Country MLS Search and enter the address.   Price Location Acres Notes $285,000 4 Stags View Ln 0.11   $285,000 2 Stags View Ln 0.11   $330,000 12 Stags View Ln 0.15   $330,000 14 Stags View Ln 0.15   $330,000 16 Stags View Ln 0.15   $330,000 20 Stags View Ln 0.14   $330,000 22 Stags View Ln... 07/19/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update July 14, 2012 Stats for last 7 days new listing 1, price reduced 0, sale pending 1,  sold 0 Average prices, average days on market current for sale           10 avg price $802,600; avg days on market 126 current sale pendings  2  avg price $605,000; avg days on market 91 sold in last 6 months    14 avg price $651,614; avg days on market 142 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa County Realist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings [idx-listing mlsnumber="21216580" showlocation="true"] Price Reductions none Sale Pendings Yountville home, $635,000. 2 br 2ba, 1,069 sf Solds none Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update July 14, 2012 07/14/2012

Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas Upcoming Events For more Napa Valley, Yountville info please vist my website & blog Napa Valley Address This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!! July 12 -- Snapshots of the Past Exhibition, Reception: Opening Reception for an extraordinary photography exhibit of local artists Joe Borreson, Marissa Carlisle, Jess Knubis, Robb McDonough, Constance Reid, Tom Spaulding, Ann Trinca, and Tubay Yabut featuring Napa County’s Ten Threatened Treasures. All are welcome, but advance reservations are r... 07/12/2012

Napa Valley and Robert Mondavi, one and the same breath       Yesterday in the Napa Register, the local newspaper, was a great article by L. Pierce Carson about Margrit Mondavi, A biographical ‘Sketchbook’, which set me thinking of my past encounters with her legendary husband, Robert Mondavi, and my nearly 40 years being here in the Napa Valley. Here are a few excerpts from his article:           Robert Mondavi was the love of her life, Margrit, who is approaching her 87th birthday, ... “Bob and I fell in love — we were attracted to one another,” Margrit says. “But I was not going to be his mistress.” They knew they wanted to be together and spent countless hours thinking how that could be accomplished. “I really did not marry Bob for his money,” she comments in the sketchbook, “but it... 07/09/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update July 7, 2012 Stats for last 7 days new listing 0, price reduced 1, sale pending 2, sold 0 Average prices, average days on market current for sale 9 avg price $806,333; avg days on market 133 current sale pendings 3 avg price $514,333; avg days on market 104 sold in last 6 months 14 avg price $651,614; avg days on market 142 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa County Realist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings none Price Reductions 6922 Yount St, $695,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,646 sf, townhome Sale Pendings 46 Lande Way, $575,000, 3 br 3 ba, 1,796 sf, short sale Yountville home, $635,000. 2 br 2ba, 1,069 sf Solds none 7 Jasmine Ln, $357,100, 2 br 1 ba, 984 sf Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update... 07/07/2012

Looking for a site to build a new home or vacation getaway in Napa Valley?  It’s not all vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants and art galleries.  There are residential lots now on the market in the City of Yountville that may be perfect for building your new dream home. Here are Yountville residential lots and land for sale as of July 6, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a site visit. (john@jsrealproperty.com) To view the MLS listing for a property, click on Wine Country MLS Search and enter the address.   Price Location Acres Notes $285,000 4 Stags View Ln 0.11   $285,000 2 Stags View Ln 0.11   $330,000 12 Stags View Ln 0.15   $330,000 14 Stags View Ln 0.15   $330,000 16 Stags View Ln 0.15   $330,000 20 Stags View Ln 0.14   $330,000 22 Stags View Ln ... 07/06/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, a personal perspective 1972 - 2012 The year is 1972. The two reasons for my first coming to Yountville, to buy a pair of Mengen clogs at the Highwayman (run by John Caldwell of Caldwell Vineyards) and have a Vintage Burger at the Vintage Cafe (now Pacific Blues). Both were at the Vintage 1870 which was being managed by Don and Sally Schmitt, Sally the culinary force at the Chutney Kitchen (now Michael Chiarello’s Bottega). They are the same couple who originally opened the French Laundry now of Thomas Keller fame. Yountville with its six Michelin stars is known as the eatery capital of the United States, if not the world, and is said to have more stars per capita than anywhere else. Yet lost in the glitter of the many upscale restaurants, the early morning ballo... 07/01/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update Stats for last 7 days new listing 0, price reduced 0, sale pending 0,  sold 1 Average prices, average days on market current for sale           9 avg price $818,556; avg days on market 133 current sale pendings  4  avg price $517,200; avg days on market 82 sold in last 6 months    14 avg price $651,614; avg days on market 142 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa County Realist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings none Price Reductions none Sale Pendings none Solds 7 Jasmine Ln, $357,100, 2 br 1 ba, 984 sf Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update 06/30/2012

 Yountville's French Laundry; Thomas Keller's take on how he does it I came accross this video from a post when I was reading one of the blogs I read daily in Google Reader from Breaking Napa Valley News which had only one line "You have heard of the legendary restaurant with average bill $900+ for two but have you met Thomas Keller.                         Yes the restaurant is know for its exceptional food, quality and servise. It and Meadowood are the only three Michelin star restaurants in Northern California. Living here in Yountville every once in awhile you will hear a snide remark from a tourist, even the occasionally local, about how pricey it is. The above $900 remark reminded my of an article by Sophie Brickman of the San Francisco Chronicle, How French Laundry's chefs reach ... 06/29/2012

Yountville  and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas Upcoming Events  June 29 -- Movie Night at Velo Vino Performing Arts: Join us for movie night featuring the movie "Peloton" directed by John Lawrence. Purchase tickets on our website. 709 Main Street, Napa CA 94574Fee: $15 Advance/$20 At the Door Time: 8pm Reception/9pm Showing Phone Number: 707-968-0625  June 29 -- Cooking Class and Farmers Market TourFood Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Home Made Ricotta Crostini with Herbs, Salade Nicoise, and Spring Fruit Tart. 360 Crane Ave., St. HelenaFee: $215 Time: 8am-4pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036  June 29 - 30 & July 1 & 4 -- Napa County ... 06/28/2012

Unique Yountville Business, Yount Street Glass I just recovered a fun Yountville business called Yount Street Glass from reading "out & about" by Lois Riker in the Yountville Sun. You can read some of the front pages from the Yountville Sun from the link below or the link on my Home Page. If you want to read Lois' column every week, and get the latest "out & about" the Town, you will need to get a subscription and can do so from this link, Yountville Sun Front Pages. Here are a few examples of the artwork created by Kay Lafranconi & Cynthia Kapjian, see their bios below. Silver bracelet Yount Street Glass Julie Yount Street Glass Rectangle earrings Yount Street Glass Kay Lafranconi Kay is a Napa Valley native and graduate of UC Davis. After a successful career in finance, she came back ... 06/27/2012

Yountville, the epicurean heart of Napa Valley, once again has pizza Yountville will soon have three pizzerias, the most of any Napa Valley City In the beginning there was only Mama Ninas. It was the perfect place being the first to do a great Italian style pizza in the Napa Valley, the best calamari and a bottle of Alexander Valley Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon for $8. Throw in Howard Lane, an infamous Napa Valley maitre de and fixture, and this was easily the hottest spot in the Napa Valley. To top this all off, Mama Ninas was know for its after hours, closed door parties. I have to confess, I have probably seen one too many sun rises during these times but we were all younger then. I was flying hot air balloons back then and going home just to shower, change into my flight gear and g... 06/26/2012

Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update Stats for last 7 days new listing 0, price reduced 0, sale pending 2, sold 1 Average prices, average days on market current for sale 10 avg price $769,100; avg days on market 123 current sale pendings 5 avg price $485,180; avg days on market 79 sold in last 6 months 13 avg price $674,269; avg days on market 146 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa County Realist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings none Price Reductions none Sale Pendings 6600 Yount St #29, $333,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,424 sf, condo 7 Jasmine St, $357,100, 2 br 1 ba, 984 sf Solds 19 Forrester Ln, $625,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,204 sf   06/23/2012

Looking for a site to build a new home or vacation getaway in Napa Valley?  It’s not all vineyards, wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants and art galleries.  There are residential lots now on the market in the City of Yountville that may be perfect for building your new dream home. Here are Yountville residential lots and land for sale as of June 14, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a site visit. (john@jsrealproperty.com) To view the MLS listing for a property, click on Wine Country MLS Search and enter the address.   Price Location Acres Notes $285,000 4 Stags View Ln 0.11   $285,000 2 Stags View Ln 0.11   $330,000 12 Stags View Ln 0.15   $330,000 14 Stags View Ln 0.15   $330,000 16 Stags View Ln 0.15   $330,000 20 Stags View Ln 0.14   $330,000 22 Stags View Ln... 06/21/2012

Upcoming Events in Yountville and Surrounding Napa Valley Areas This is weekly feature post I will now do every Thursday to tell you about upcoming events in Yountville and around the Napa Valley. This way readers have a little more time to plan to attend one of these events. Please visit and enjoy one or more of these and tell them Curtis sent you. Thanks!!!!   June 22 -- Eiko's Restaurant 1st year anniversaryCelebration: Come and celebrate Eiko's 1st year anniversary with Champagne toast and DJ. Dress to party!! 1385 1st Street, NapaFee: Free for our fans Time: 10pm Champagne toast and DJ all night Phone Number:7075014444   June 22 -- Live at Silo's - Rick Estrin & The NightcatsLive Music: Rick Estrin ranks among the very best harp players, singers and songwriters in the blues world t... 06/21/2012

  Yountville, Napa Valley, Weekly Real Estate Update Stats for last 7 days new listing 0, price reduced 0, sale pending 1,  sold 0 Average prices, average days on market current for sale           11 avg price $599,000; avg days on market 117 current sale pendings  4  avg price $523,225; avg days on market 59 sold in last 6 months    12 avg price $678,375; avg days on market 133 Facts, numbers, square footage from BAREIS and/or Napa County Realist tax records, accuracy is not guaranteed New Listings none Price Reductions none Sale Pendings 1866 Oak Cir, $799,000, 3 br 2 ba, 1,666 sf Solds none 06/16/2012