Sonoma Coast. California

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2 Sonoma Coast SEAN MINOR CHARDONNAY Aromas of apple, pear, tropical citrus and pineapple with subtle notes of cardamom, cinnamon and vanilla spice. Crisp vibrant flavors of guava, pear and green apple with a touch of minerality and a medium body mouth feel. Natural malo-lactic fermentation progressed on majority of lots after primary fermentation. Aged in French Oak barrels for a total of 10 months before bottling. SEAN MINOR PINOT NOIR Sonoma Coast Both Pommard and Dijon clones from carefully selected vineyard sites throughout one of California s most prized Pinot Noir growing regions. The wine spent 10 months in French oak (20% new) before release. Bright cherry and berry flavors with earthy and sweet oak notes throughout the midpalate. The spicy finish lingers on the palate framed by fresh fruit and silky round tannins. SEAN MINOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON Napa Valley Flavors of blackberries and ripe plum fill the mid-palate, entwined with black currant, mocha and black pepper, providing for a full-bodied and rich wine experience. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish. SEAN MINOR NICOLE MARIE North Coast Unique blend of Merlot, Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, and Petite Sirah. With aromas of cassis and vanilla, flavors of blueberries and dark cherry combine with hints of oak spice, soft tannins and sweet oak balance with a long lingering finish. 4 BEARS SAUVIGNON BLANC California Sourced from Sonoma County and Lodi, a portion of the wine was aged sur-lie in neutral oak to give an extra layer of depth and texture, while the remaining grapes were vinified in stainless steel, resulting in balanced crispness. Aromas of melon, orange blossom and a touch of tropical notes, with citrus grapefruit acidity and a medium body, with a hint of minerality. 4 BEARS CHARDONNAY Central Coast With grapes from Monterey, a portion of the wine was aged in small French Oak while the remaining lot was aged in stainless steel, with a portion undergoing malo-lactic fermentation. The resulting wine has aromas of white peach, pears and tropical nuances balanced with subtle notes of oak and butter and crisp acidity. 4 BEARS PINOT NOIR California Harvested from optimal sites throughout Arroyo Seco, Monterey, this wine displays aromas of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry fruit with a hint of earthy notes. Bright flavors of strawberry and cherry combined with hints of tobacco. The bright acidity combined with sweet oak results in a lingering finish. 4 BEARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON Paso Robles Displaying the region s capacity for lushly textured and deeply seductive wines, this Cab is ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, plum and violets. Ripe flavors of blackberries and raspberries, combined with hints of savory spices, coat the palate. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish. POINT NORTH PINOT NOIR Willamette Valley From carefully selected vineyards of 100% Dijon clone fruit from the Willamette Valley appellation in Oregon, this elegant medium bodied Pinot Noir has aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberries. Well structured with lingering spicy/earthy notes and cherry flavors throughout the mid palate. Aged for 6 months in French Oak, this wine has a bright mouth feel integrated with soft round tannins for a lengthy finish. H MYNORS ZINFANDEL California Unique Zinfandel blend is from sites in Sonoma Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Amador County and Lodi. Deep ruby in color and displays aromas of cranberries, violets, brown sugar and vanilla. Rich and spicy, offering flavors of cranberries, black pepper and bright red fruit that integrate with hints of oak spices which coat the palate. The round soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish.

3 Wine Spectator (Nov 2018) 8 California Pinots for the Holiday Table Sean Minor Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Great California Finds Under $20 Sean Minor 4B Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2017 Jefferson Cup Invitational (2018) Jefferson Cup Sean Minor 4B 2017 California Pinot Noir Gold Sean Minor Nicole Marie 2015 North Coast Red Blend Gold Sean Minor 4B 2017 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon San Francisco International Wine Competition (2018) Gold Medal (89 Points) Sean Minor 2016 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Gold Medal (90 Points) 4 Bears 2017 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Just Wine Points (Online) (August 2018) 95 Points Point North 2015 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Just Wine Points (Online) (June 2018) 97 Points - Sean Minor 2017 Central Coast Chardonnay 90 Points Sean Minor 2016 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Wine Enthusiast (June 2018 Issue) *Editors Choice* 92 Points Sean Minor 2016 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Just Wine Points (Online) (April 2018) 97 Points - Sean Minor California Sauvignon Blanc Points - Sean Minor California Rose Points - Sean Minor Nicole Marie Red Blend North Coast 2015 Wine Enthusiast (April 2018 Issue) 90 Points Sean Minor 2015 Nicole Marie Red Blend North Coast Wine Enthusiast (March 2018 Issue) *Editors Choice* 90 Points Sean Minor 2015 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 87 Points - Four Bears 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition (2018) Gold Medal 4B Central Coast Pinot Noir Points Gold Medal 4B Central Coast Chardonnay Points Gold Medal - Sean Minor Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard Pinot Noir Points Gold Medal Sean Minor Nicole Marie North Coast Red Blend Points Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2018) Gold Medal (94 points) Best of Class - 4 Bears Central Coast Pinot Noir 2016 Gold Medal (91 Points) - Sean Minor Sangiacomo Roberts Road Pinot Noir 2016 Gold Medal (92 Points) - Point North Pinot Noir Oregon 2014 Gold Medal (90 points) - 4 Bears Central Coast Chardonnay 2016 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition (2018)

4 Double Gold: Best of Class of Varietal - Four Bears Central Coast Pinot Noir points Gold; Best of Class of Varietal Sean Minor California Rosé points Gold - Four Bears Central Coast Chardonnay points San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge (2018) Gold - Sean Minor Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard Pinot Noir points Gold - H. Mynors Zinfandel California points Gold - Four Bears Central Coast Pinot Noir 2016 Jerry D Mead s New World International Wine Competition (2018) Double Gold; Best of Class; Best of New World Red; Best of Varietal Sean Minor Sangiacomo Roberts Road Pinot Noir points Double Gold; Best of Class Four Bears Sauvignon Blanc points Silver - Sean Minor Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon points San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2018) Gold Medal Four Bears Central Coast Pinot Noir 2016 Gold Medal Four Bears Central Coast Chardonnay 2016 Jefferson Cup Invitational (2017) Double Gold Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2015 Gold Sean Minor Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2016 The Fifty Best (Online) (October 2017) Gold Medal - Sean Minor Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2014 Gold Medal Four Bears Central Coast Pinot Noir 2015 The Prince of Pinot (Online) (September 2017) 92 Points - Sean Minor Sangiacomo/Roberts Road Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Points - Awarded Pinot Value Icon - Sean Minor Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Points Awarded Pinot Value Icon Four Bears Central Coast Pinot 2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition (2017) Double Gold Medal (95 Points) 4 Bears Pinot Noir 2015 Gold Medal (90 Points) 4 Bears Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Gold Medal (90 Points) H. Mynors California Zinfandel 2014 Los Angeles International Wine Competition (June 2017) Gold Medal (94 points) Best of Class -- 4 Bears Central Coast Pinot Noir 2015 Gold Medal (95 Points) Best of Class -- Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014 International Women s Wine Competition (June 2017) Gold Medal 4 Bears Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Gold Medal Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014 Gold Medal H. Mynors California Zinfandel 2014

5 2017 sauvignon blanc appellation. california composition. 100% Sauvignon Blanc alcohol. 12.5% ph ta..66 g/100ml tasting notes. Our Sauvignon Blanc is a golden straw color and displays aromas of melon, orange blossom, grapefruit and a touch of tropical notes. On the entry, citrus grapefruit acidity integrates well with a medium body mid palate mouth feel. The kiwi and peach flavors evolve into a hint of minerality that adds complexity to the finish. winemaking notes. Our Sauvignon Blanc fruit was 100% whole-cluster pressed to minimize astringency from the skins. Once settled, a portion of the juice was placed in small neutral French oak barrels, while the majority was moved to stainless steel tanks for fermentation. This combination allows the wine to develop a balanced level of crispness. The wine in barrels is sur lie aged and stirred consistently. The final blend was a combination of lots that provided a perfect balance of richness, bouquet and mouth feel.

6 2017 chardonnay appellation. central coast composition. 100% Chardonnay alcohol. 13.5% ph ta..68 g/100ml tasting notes. Our Central Coast Chardonnay is a golden straw color and displays aromas of white peach, pears and tropical nuances with subtle notes of butter. On the entry, pear, pineapple and green apple flavors are framed by nice acidity which integrates well with the medium body mouth feel. Those same fruit flavors evolve into a hint of minerality that adds complexity to the lengthy finish. winemaking notes. Our Chardonnay fruit was 100% whole-cluster pressed to minimize astringency from the skins and immediately racked to stainless steel. Once settled, a portion was fermented in small French oak barrels while the remaining lot was left in stainless steel tanks to ferment. The slow and cool fermentation allowed the wine to develop a balance of ripe tropical fruit flavors and crisp apple and mineral nuances. Once primary fermentation was completed, a portion of the wine went through malo-lactic fermentation which softens the wine and provides a perfect balance.

7 2017 rosé appellation. california composition. 100% Pinot Noir alcohol. 12% ph ta..58 tasting notes. Our Rosé is a pale salmon color with vibrant cherry, strawberry, cranberry and ripe watermelon aromas on the nose. On entry, the wine displays cherry and strawberry fruit characters which are balanced with spicy and crisp acidity that linger creating a refreshing and lengthy finish. winemaking notes. This wine is produced using the classic saignée method, allowing juice to remain in contact with the skins for about 24 hours. The juice is bled from the tank before fermentation begins and inoculated on its own, in a separate tank. The resulting wine is fermented dry developing its pink color, aromatics and bright fruit flavors.

8 2017 pinot noir appellation. california composition. 100% Pinot Noir alcohol. 14.2% ph ta..62 g/100ml tasting notes. Our California Pinot Noir is a medium bodied wine which displays aromas of strawberry, cherry cola and raspberry fruit. On the palate, the Pinot offers bright and approachable flavors of cherry and strawberry combined with subtle layers of spice. The bright acidity combined with sweet oak results in a lingering finish. winemaking notes. Grapes from sites throughout Central Coast and the North Coast were harvested at optimal maturity, then de-stemmed and gently placed into open-top stainless steel fermenters and cold soaked for 3 days prior to initiating fermentation. During fermentation, each tank is punched down two to three times per day. The fermented wine then was racked to oak for aging. During the aging process the wine lots were tasted throughout and blended back together just before bottling.

9 2017 cabernet sauvignon appellation. paso robles composition. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 3% Petite Sirah alcohol. 13.5% ph ta..61 g/100ml tasting notes. Our Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon is ruby in color and displays aromas of black cherry, plum and violets. Ripe flavors of blackberries and raspberries combined with hints of savory spices coat the palate. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish. winemaking notes. Grapes from sites throughout Paso Robles were harvested at optimal maturity, then de-stemmed and gently crushed into closed-top stainless steel fermenters, at warm temperatures, to fully extract color and flavor. The fermented wine then was racked to oak for aging. During the aging process the wine lots were tasted throughout and blended back together just before bottling.

10 2017 chardonnay appellation. sonoma coast composition. 100% Chardonnay alcohol. 13.5% ph ta..59 tasting notes. Our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a light golden straw hue and displays aromas of apple, pear, tropical citrus and pineapple with subtle notes of cardamom cinnamon and vanilla spice. On the entry, crisp vibrant flavors of guava, pear and green apple integrate well with a touch of minerality and a medium body mouth feel which evolve into a full and lengthy finish. winemaking notes. Our Chardonnay fruit was 100% whole-cluster pressed. The juice was settled for 24 hours before being raked into small French Oak barrels, of which 20% were new barrels. Once primary fermentation was completed, natural malo-lactic fermentation progressed with 50% of the lots until a perfect balance of acidity was achieved. The wine was then aged in French Oak barrels for a total of 10 months before bottling.

11 2016 pinot noir appellation. sonoma coast composition. 100% Pinot Noir alcohol. 13.5% ph ta..63 tasting notes. Our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with plum, blueberry and strawberry nuances. On entry, the wine displays bright cherry and berry flavors with earthy and sweet oak notes throughout the mid-palate. The spicy finish lingers on the palate framed by fresh fruit and silky round tannins. winemaking notes. The Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir fruit is a blend of Pommard and Dijon clones from carefully selected vineyards within the region. All grapes are hand-picked at night and early mornings to keep the fruit at optimal temperatures. The fruit is then de-stemmed into bins and placed into open top fermenters. The fruit is cold-soaked for 3 days prior to initiating fermentation. Once fermentation begins, each tank is punched down two to three times per day to maintain consistent contact between the must and pommace throughout fermentation. Once the wine is fermented dry it is racked to barrels for completion of malo-lactic fermentation. The wine is aged 10 months in 100% French oak of which 20% is new.

12 2016 cabernet sauvignon appellation. napa valley composition. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot alcohol. 13.5% ph ta..62 tasting notes. Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep ruby color with aromas of ripe blackberry, red and black currants. Once in your mouth, flavors of blackberries and ripe plum fill the mid-palate, entwined with black currant, mocha and black pepper, providing for a full-bodied and rich wine experience. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish. winemaking notes. Grapes from sites throughout Napa Valley were harvested at optimal maturity, then de-stemmed and gently crushed into open-top stainless steel fermenters, at warm temperatures, to fully extract color and flavor. The fermented wine then was racked to a combination of French and American oak for aging of which 10% was new. During the aging process the wine lots were tasted throughout and blended back together just before bottling.

13 2015 nicole marie blend appellation. north coast composition. 44% Merlot, 25% Petite Sirah, 25% Zinfandel, 6% Petit Verdot alcohol. 15% ph ta..60 tasting notes. Our Nicole Marie Red Blend is deep ruby in color and displays aromas of ripe blueberry, dark cherry, cassis and vanilla. On the palate, flavors of blueberries and dark cherry combined with hints of oak spices that coat the palate. The soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish. winemaking notes. This unique red wine blend is from sites throughout the North Coast. The grapes were harvested at optimal maturity, then de-stemmed and gently crushed into stainless steel fermenters, at warm temperatures, to fully extract color and flavor. The fermented wine then was racked to a combination of French and American oak for aging of which 20% was new. During the aging process the wine lots were tasted throughout and blended together just before bottling.

14 2015 pinot noir appellation. Willamette Valley composition. 100% Pinot Noir alcohol. 13.5% ph ta..60 g/100ml tasting notes. Our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is deep garnet in color with complex aromas of raspberry, plum and blackberry. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with dark fruit flavors, raspberries and earthy spice notes. The wine has a bright mouth feel integrated with soft round tannins for a lengthy and complex finish. winemaking notes. Our Pinot Noir fruit is a blend from carefully selected vineyards in the Willamette Valley. All grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness level. Once the fruit is de-stemmed the fruit is placed into open top fermenters. The fruit is cold-soaked for 48 hours prior to initiating fermentation. Once fermentation begins, each open top tank is punched down two to three times per day. Once the wine is fermented dry it is racked to barrels for completion of malo-lactic fermentation. The wine is aged 6 months in 100% French oak of which 20% is new.

15 2014 zinfandel appellation. California composition. 100% Zinfandel alcohol. 15% ph ta..59 g/100ml 1620 tasting notes. Our H. Mynors Zinfandel is deep ruby in color and displays aromas of cranberries, violets, brown sugar and vanilla. On the palate, it is rich and spicy, offering flavors of cranberries, black pepper and bright red fruit that integrate with hints of oak spices which coat the palate. The round soft tannins and sweet oak balance lead to a long and lingering finish. winemaking notes. This unique Zinfandel blend is from sites in Sonoma Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Amador County and Lodi. The grapes were harvested at optimal maturity, then de-stemmed and gently crushed into stainless steel fermenters, at warm temperatures, to fully extract color and flavor. The fermented wine then was racked to a French oak for aging of which 15% was new. During the aging process the wine lots were tasted throughout and blended together just before bottling.

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