publisher’s note napa valley’s only locally owned community bank Located next to Vallerga’s Market in the Redwood Plaza Shopping Center With Jean-Charles Boisset, who likes to have fun “SEAMLESS TRANSITION” photo by ART & CLARITY T bigger-than-life man with the widest smile eagerly posed for mehe first time I met Jean-Charles Boisset was at Auction NapaValley, in the big tent at Meadowood a couple years ago. This to take his picture. It became apparent he was not someone shy with the Front row (left to right): Chris Burns, Diane Bishofberger, Frances Reyes, and Ray Sercu. Back row: Lise Tarner, Bruce Anderson, Michelle Bair, and Steve Seidenberg. camera. I mused on the experience and left asking, who is this person? I was there, camera in hand, every time someone commanded a bid—and so was Jean-Charles. It became a game between us, and I hadn’t realized just how As Napa Valley’s only locally owned many pictures I had taken of him until I got home and downloaded the file community bank, we are proud to welcome into my computer. I knew the name Jean-Charles, but I still hadn’t connected VALLERGA’S MARKET last name. Next thing, he was everywhere I went. I knew my friends atthe dots on which winery he was with or how to properyly pronounce his to our growing list of valued customers. Raymond Vineyard had sold their family-owned winery after forty glorious years, and I was finally getting the connection. No wonder Jean-Charles was so animated – he was a new dynamic that would take an already successful Like any business, the Vallerga’s front office winery landmark and push it beyond Napa Valley’s dreams. Every day is a winced at the prospect of changing banks. celebration for Jean-Charles as he showcases the new “Red Room” or the “We were afraid the transition would be “Crystal Room” or even the “JCB Lounge.” He also knows how to throw a party, and I’m happy to say I’ve been priviledged to attend several. Beyond rough,” said Vallerga’s Market President his show and hosting, he is genuine, gracious and philanthropic as well as Ray Sercu, “but it was seamless.” mentoring to anyone who shows an interest in wine and its process. He claims he began making wine at the age of fourteen, and his stories are Call or drop by to learn how easy it is captivating and contagious. One can’t help but smile around Jean-Charles. I’m smiling as I write this. to switch your banking relationship Over the past eleven years since we started the Intriguing issue, we’ve to Bank of Napa. tried to mix it up beyond the individual. This year, couples seem to reign as You’ll see the difference right away. a collective intrigue, though each could stand on their own merit. We hope you enjoy this year’s selection. November is becoming the month for intriguing events as well, as we rejoice in harvest, the Napa Valley Film Festival, Flavor Napa Valley, Live in A B E T T E R B A N K for a better Napa the Vineyards and the kick off to the holiday season. We are blessed, and I truly thank all the Napa Valley Life readers for the start of our fifteenth year. Your Publisher, Kari Ruel 8 w w w. N A PA V A L L E Y L I F E M A g A z I N E . C O M
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