Jameson Humane launches Napa Valley cat men calendar for 2027

Jameson Humane will debut The Real Cat Men of Napa Valley Calendar at a Nov. 15 event in downtown Napa, with proceeds supporting animal care and adoption work. The 13-winemaker calendar pairs Napa Valley figures with their cats and goes on sale at a ticketed release party that includes wine, food and music.

Why it matters: - The calendar turns a lighthearted Napa Valley event into direct funding for Jameson Humane’s animal welfare work. - Each ticket includes the 2027 calendar, creating an easy holiday purchase that also supports the nonprofit. - Jameson Humane is using the project to build on a recent rise in cat adoptions at Ella’s Cathouse & Adoption Center in Napa.

What happened: - Jameson Humane will release The Real Cat Men of Napa Valley Calendar for the first time at a party on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 12 to 2 p.m. - The event will be held at The Borreo Building, 930 Third St. in downtown Napa. - The calendar features 13 Napa Valley wine personalities alongside the cats that live with them in their homes, cellars and vineyards. - Guests will be able to meet the calendar participants, taste their wines and get calendars signed. - The event also includes food, music from DJ Kirill and other surprises. - Tickets are available at the event page.

The details: - The 13 featured wine figures are Bob Foley, Marc Gagnon, Tom Garrett, Hi Sang Lee, Graeme MacDonald, Adam McClary, Marc Mondavi, Chris Morisoli, Dustin Mowe, Drew Neiman, Will Phelps, Aaron Pott and Matt Sands. - Their cats include Tommy Howler, Ozzy, Leon, Milo, Whiskers, Theadosia Purr, Mozie, Chip, Pepe, Fluffy Paws, Maverick, Soxy Lady and Whitey. - Chris Morisoli of Morisoli Vineyard joked that after flying UH-60 Black Hawk rescue missions, growing grapes in Rutherford and fighting fires from the air and on the ground, cat modeling felt like the next logical step. - Monica Stevens, founder of Jameson Humane, said the idea grew out of a noticeable uptick in cat adoptions at Ella’s Cathouse & Adoption Center over the past six months, driven by men. - Stevens said she reached out to friends in the wine industry who have cats and they all agreed to join. - Stevens said every calendar sold goes back into the organization’s work for animals in the community. - The host venue is The Borreo Building. - Support comes from Portocork, Gabriel-Glas, DJ Kirill, Nova Terra Creamery and the Kirkorian Family Foundation. - Parking is available in the public lot across the street at Third and Lawrence streets. - The event is being promoted on Instagram at @jamesonhumane and on Facebook at @JamesonRescueRanch.

Between the lines: - The calendar blends a social event, a gift item and a fundraising mechanism, which can widen the audience beyond traditional donors. - The Napa wine community gives the project built-in visibility and a local identity that may help sales and attendance. - The focus on cats and holiday shopping suggests Jameson Humane is aiming for a broader, seasonal fundraising push.

What's next: - Jameson Humane will use the Nov. 15 event to launch calendar sales and connect attendees directly with the project’s beneficiaries. - The nonprofit says high-resolution calendar images and interviews with the participants are available by request. - More information is available at Jameson Humane and by email at monica@jamesonrescueranch.org.

The bottom line: - Jameson Humane is turning Napa Valley wine culture into a visible fundraiser for animals, with the calendar release serving as both a community event and a donation driver.