Make Every Day Better with #Butter!

We don’t know about you, but around here, everything's better with a little Butter. Because we’re (albeit, self-proclaimed) experts at recognizing the finer things in life, we have a few ideas on how to make every day a little bit…well…Butter! And with ButterCans, NEW Butter Cab and NEW Butter Bubbles, there’s so many options for a #ButterDay.

Sip’n’JaM!

Love a great soundtrack while you sip? JaM has got you with yummy playlists to go with your fav wines? From Yellow Happy Hour to Wine + Dine, we’ll have you dancing on Cloud Wine in no time. Crank up your speakers, pop the chilled Butter Bubbles, and get your endorphins flowing with those sassy dance moves.  

Pour & Prep

You can order takeout if that's what you're *really* craving, but making dinner at home has its advantages. Whether you’re earning snaps for hosting a girl's night in? Getting cozy at home with your other half? Or treating yourself to your favorite comfort foods? There’s nothing better than cracking open a ButterCan and pouring a glass while you prep. After all you are doing all the hard work, and you deserve a little Butter love.

Best tip ever? These beyond easy dinner at home ideas so you don’t have to work too hard to earn that delicious pour…

• “Dinner for One” recipes. For when you don’t want to share your food, or your Butter!

• No clean up: Easy one pot meals. No cleaning? It’s like music to your ears!

• Fifteen-minute meals, perfect for a ButterCan for the chef

• Five ingredient meals, the sixth is Butter Chardonnay!

• Easy no-cook recipes, leaving you more time for #WineOClock

Dive Into a Good Book (with a Splash!)

Hear us out: a good bottle of wine and a good book will make ANY day a little #butter.

Is there a pile of books you’ve been meaning to read? Or a few audiobooks that you just haven’t gotten around to listening to? Well, the time is now! You’ve got one hand for wine and one for that hot new psych thriller, so find a little slice of sunshine, pour yourself a glass of Butter (and cozy up with a new book. Just a warning though: the time WILL fly by when you do this.

Here’s your top reading & pouring list:

• Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz with Butter Cab

  Dive into this romance mystery with sumptuous Butter Cab. A #1 New York Times Bestseller, Instant USA Today Bestseller, and (fun fact) Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Pick! Schwarts takes her readers to Edinburgh in 1915, specifically to a graveyard; are you hooked yet?

• Your Fully Charged Life by Meghan B Murphy with Butter Chardonnay

  Get your daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and advice from Woman’s Day Magazine’s Content Director, Megan B Murphy. Sip on Butter Chardonnay while reading how to add more “yay” into your daily life—now that’s a double win.

• The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave with a ButterCan

  A fantastic thriller mystery surrounding a mom and daughter’s search for the truth. Will you find it? Enjoy a ButterCan on your journey.

• Yes Please by Amy Poehler with Butter Bubbles

  If you’re looking for something a bit more, bubbly… this one’s for you! Pop that cork and sip back for hours of personal stories, lists and advice straight from Amy. This one’s a must-have on the #TBR list!

Plan a Vacay and Vacate

Maybe it’s not in the budget right now, or maybe you don't have someone to watch your fur babies while you’re away; either way, the whole process of planning a vacation can be so much fun. You can browse cool stays on Airbnb, scan for great deals on Domestic flights, and brush up on European backpacking tips from the comfort of your couch–glass of Butter in hand of course.

But whether you're sunning in Palm Springs or planning the next trip from your bed, our delicious and affordable wines are just a click away. Order up some wine with our fast and convenient delivery partners and have a #ButterDay without ever taking your cloud slides off.

Go for a Walk

Want to have a #ButterDay? Take a hike…literally.

Not only does this help boost your levels of vitamin D, but it also gets you out of your house and gives you some much-needed change of scenery. Grab a ButterCan (they’re pocket-sized), and head outside. Plan ahead (check out this great list of hikes by state) and bonus points for getting your friends or family to join you. Just make sure they pack their own ButterCans!

Chill Out (And Chill Your #Bubbles!)

More now than ever before, it’s important to find the time to just BE.

With all the distractions, notifications, and responsibilities that we face throughout the day, sometimes it’s just nice to sit and think. Pour yourself a glass of Butter Bubbles, post up on the porch, sink into the couch or even slide into bed, and just focus on relaxing.

Make Every Day Better with Butter

No #Butter? No problem! We’ll come to you.

With convenient delivery straight to your door, your day will be looking #Butter in 60 minutes or less. Now go on and have a delicious day today, JaM lovers!

Mar 15, 2022 at 11:00 AM Permalink

Summer Sips and Tunes in Napa

Summer is in full swing here at the JaM Cellars wine and music studio in downtown Napa! The sun is shining, LIVE music is bumping Thursdays 8-10pm & Friday-Saturdays 9-11pm, and (of course) wine is pouring. All that’s missing is YOU!  Join us for a little sipping, swooning and crooning with up-and-coming local and touring artists.

August JaMSessions include:

• Jared Harper will serenade us at the start the weekend…he might even play us his newest single, “All For Me” August 5th

• Send Trails will kick off the weekend Aug 12th

• Other incredible artists in August include: Highway Poets, Morgan Miles, Off The Record and more joining us in the wine and music studio.

• Check the JaMSessions listings here and make a reservation to make sure you don’t miss a beat.

Can’t make it to Napa for our in-person JaMSessions? Get a sip of JaMSessions wherever you are with our virtual JaMHappyHours on FB LIVE Live and the JaMHappyHour podcast! Just make sure your glasses are full with plenty of wine to cheers with. Find your closest bottle here!

Jul 21, 2021 at 1:00 AM Permalink

Turn Up The JaMs, It's Summertime!

You know what’s perfect for a #HotGirlSummer #SundayFunday? A cool glass of Butter Chardonnay and the best tunes, of course. Whether you’re looking for chill house vibes or dance floor anthems, we’ve put together our Top 10 mix of all the best summer JaMs…

Save the full Summer of JaMs 2021 playlist, on Spotify!

Still need more summer JaMs??

Tune in and sip on our Summer Festival JaMs playlist on iHeart Radio! This station is freshly updated with the BottleRock 2021 artists coming to BottleRock for the #lastsipofsummer. Do. Not. Miss. This!

Jun 10, 2021 at 11:09 AM Permalink

#Thankful For Great JaMs 🎶

The perfect ratio of a little nostalgia, a touch of modern, and plenty of groovin’ to get your mood right for your Thanksgiving Day. Pour a glass and press play.

Save the full JaM Cellars’ Winesgiving 2020 playlist, on Spotify!

Nov 16, 2020 at 1:51 AM Permalink

Turn Up The JaMs…That’s The Spirit!

Did you feel that?

We’re rattling your bones with some JaM-tastic tunes all autumn long. Whether you’re near or far, we have plenty of options; in-person at our JaM Cellars Wine and Music Studio, during JaMHappyHour on Facebook Live, or on-the-go with our Spotify playlist…

The JaM Cellars Wine and Music Studio in downtown Napa is open by reservation so you can enjoy our easy-to-love wines in a fun and comfortable setting. We’ve reduced capacity (to keep everyone safe!) but the fun is still at full volume for you to enjoy bottles and by-the-glass Butter, JaM, Toast, and Sugar Sweet.

#JaMHappyHour. Sorry boss, gotta fly! On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays be sure to stock up your Butter and block off your calendar starting at 4pm PDT because #JaMHappyHour is rocking over on our JaM Cellars Facebook Live, sign up to get a reminder to shut down email and switch off that Zoom!

Hallo-WINE Playlist. Haunt it if you got it. Stream our Happy Hallo-Wine playlist on Spotify and get moving and grooving to the hottest beat this side of the cemetery. We’ve done the work and compiled the HITS so all you have to is just sip and click play. Don’t forget to fill your wine cauldron with your JaM Cellars favorites …Cheers!

Oct 21, 2020 at 1:47 AM Permalink

Cheers, Witches. It’s A Butter Hallo-WINE!

UnBOOlievable 2020Hallo-WINE

The season is scary, our at-home vibes are howling, and simply nothing will stop us from sippin’ and spookin’ our way into a festive, socially-distanced Halloween! So, pour yourself a creamy glass or two of #ButterChardonnay and read up on our tips for an unBOOlievable 2020 Hallo-WINE…

Haunt Your House. Home base is where it’s at in 2020, so go ALL OUT with your at-home decorating. Make like Jack Skellington and vibe with these decorating ideas…

• DIY a deadman’s hanging cage (to lock up your Butter!)
• Spookify your JaM Cab and dress it up as a wine bottle mummy, slip into a little costume of its own, or try one of these DIY bottles of boo’s!
• If you’re feeling a little lazy bones, perfect…toss up any of these super easy Halloween decorations and then crack open a #ButterCan and get sipping. 

You’ve been BOOzed! Adults need some fun too, so we’re reinventing “Ding-Dong-Ditch” mischief and making it a little bit BOOzier!

Step 1: Grab a bottle of Butter, some yummy treats, and a printable BOOzed page.

Step 2: Ring your neighbors’ doorbell with a “Da de dum dum daaaaa”. Better yet with all these video doorbells—play in costume!

Step 3: Leave your ghoulish goodies on their doorstep for a trick AND a treat!

Step 4: Run out of sight!

Add a note to “Pass It On” to keep the good vibes going throughout your neighborhood.

At Home Trick-or-Treating. Staying home is the new going out, but you can still get spooky and have some frightful fun with your nearest and dearest—just be sure you know the answer to “Witch way to the Butter?”…

• Candy grab-bowls are so 2019. This DIY Halloween candy slide will keep the tricks and treats flowing.

• Candy bowl, schm-andy bowl. How about a spooktacular smoking cauldron of ButterCans!

• Get the grown-up gremlins in on the fun by sliding a little ButterCan down the line on this spooky zip line.

• Still want to monster mash with your besties? Sit outside with your contact-less candy table and a scary movie projector screening. Pick one of these classic movies and some popcorn balls.

Scary-good Appetizers. An all-candy diet may be tempting but sneak in some bloody good snacks to balance out your sweet tooth. Here’s some of our favorite simple treats that match our haunting mood.

• Jack o’ Lantern Deviled eggs

• Dracula’s Dentures cookie treats

• Puking Pumpkin dip

• Mummy Dogs

• Deathly Hallows Cheese Board

Happy Haunting to you our JaMily! Whatever you do, make sure you’re stocked up with plenty of Butter, ButterCans and JaM Cab to get your Halloween festivities howling! Deliver the ghouly goods right to your doorstep with one of our delivery partners including Doordash, Drizly, and Amazon Fresh!

Oct 21, 2020 at 12:05 AM Permalink

Sweet Never Tasted So Good...

Sweet never tasted SO good…

We’ve got a sweet tooth that only Sugar will cure! Every now and then we all crave a little something sweet, and right now, maybe a little more than usual? Seeing as you asked, John and Michele decided to add another easy-to-love wine to the JaM Cellars line up…

Sugar Sweet White is a delightfully fresh, bright and balanced Californian Moscato with just the right kiss of sweetness. Super fruity, refreshing, lower alcohol, and just perfect to put a smile on your face.

Here’s a few fun tips for enjoying Sugar Sweet White. After all…who wants just a spoonful, when you can have a glassful!

• So Chill. Sugar is delicious when served chilled straight from the fridge or ice bucket. Check out these fast-chilling tips (according to science) to get your bottle chilled down fast! 

• Sweet Chic. These v cool vintage coup glasses make this perfect aperitif feel extra chic. Pop them in the freezer 30 minutes before you serve to keep things frosty and fancy.

• Go Big or Go Salty. Sweet and salty is a rock-star combo. Go, “Nothing Fancy”, style with this creamy sesame turmeric dip or dig into your favorite bag of potato chips. Doritos? Kettle Chips? Your house, your rules.

• Spice it Up. Sweeter wines, like Sugar, make a great date with something spicy! Check out this round-up of bougie spicy snacks, or order in some spicy Pad Thai or Kung Pow Chicken from your local go-to delivery to keep it low-key.

• A Bite of Bitter (say that 5 times fast!). Lay out a pickle-y bitter-y snack-y board to sample for a bittersweet snack-a-long adventure. Include some of these quirky pickles, a batch of parm brussel sprouts in the air-fryer you’ve been meaning to use, and this yum-licious candied orange peel dipped in dark chocolate.

• Double Down on Dessert. Sweet wines with dessert is another level. Layout bowls of your favorite candy treats buffet-style to sample and snack while you sip after dinner. You can even DIY your own version of your fave candy bar at home!

Hey sugar, sugar…your sweet tooth is calling. Find Sugar in the wine aisle of your local grocery or big box store here, or buy online. Make it even sweeter with this perfect playlist to sip along to.

Sep 24, 2020 at 2:35 AM Permalink

Chill with JaM Cabernet

Have a chilled-out evening!

Ok, so the kids are headed back to school and nights are drawing in…but that doesn’t mean we have to pack up the patio set just yet. Shorter and slightly cooler evenings are made for chilling by the fire pit, or candlelight with a glass of JaM Cabernet. When the temps are still high, we’ll put our JaM Cab on ice—its berry flavors wrapped in vanilla softness will be perfectly rich and fresh to go with whatever’s on the grill.

Our only advice—keep it simple (who has time for menus and tablescapes anyway?) To help you on your way to a berry-licious, chilled-out evening with great wine, summer jams and friends (or just one special friend), we’ve put together a ready to go playlist. After all JaM is our kinda Cab! Cheers!

Aug 15, 2016 at 3:54 PM Permalink Comments (1519)