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5pm Scholium Project, Blowout Sparkling Wine (2015) Wine Sparkling White s Verdelho, Grüner Veltliner SCHBLOW15 36 (3cs) 14.00 168.00 0.

Quik Facts: Harvested on the same day, pressed and fermented together; fermented and aged in stainless steel without lees contact, aged for 75 days before bottling.

Franken. Ermacora, Ribolla Gialla (2013) Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Ribolla Gialla Appellation Colli Orientali del Friuli ERMARIB13 1 12.00 144.00 0.47 36 (3cs) 11.

The variety of Ribolla Gialla, grown in this region since ancient times, found major awards during the period of domination of the Venetian Republic.

The grapes come from vineyards in middle age, but soon the production will increase due to new facilities that we have made on the typical soils of Ponca.

1 5pm Scholium Project, Blowout Sparkling Wine (2015) Wine Sparkling White s Verdelho, Grüner Veltliner SCHBLOW15 36 (3cs) Winemaker: Abe Schoener Varietal/Vineyard: 75% Lost Slough Vineyard Verdelho, 23% Lost Slough Vineyard Gruner Veltliner, 2% Vanderkous Solitude Vineyard Sangiovese. Quik Facts: Harvested on the same day, pressed and fermented together; fermented and aged in stainless steel without lees contact, aged for 75 days before bottling. No malolactic fermentation. Schmitt's Kinder, Silvaner Dry Randersackerer (2014) Germany Silvaner SKRAND14 24 (2cs) (5cs) % Silvaner. Franken. Ermacora, Ribolla Gialla (2013) Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Ribolla Gialla Appellation Colli Orientali del Friuli ERMARIB (3cs) (5cs) % Ribolla Gialla. Stainless steel fermentation Winemakers: Dario & Luciano Ermacora. The variety of Ribolla Gialla, grown in this region since ancient times, found major awards during the period of domination of the Venetian Republic. Today we also contribute to the discovery and exploitation of this wine, which is still bottled in small quantities. The grapes come from vineyards in middle age, but soon the production will increase due to new facilities that we have made on the typical soils of Ponca. With its fresh simplicity and pleasant flavor, our Ribolla Gialla offers scents of wisteria flowers and hints of mandarin, while the palate has a good balance between acidity and softness. Domaine de Guillaman, Côtes de Gascogne Blanc (2015) Southwest France, France s Colombard, Ugni Blanc Appellation Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne DGWHT15 Columbard & Ugni Blanc. Côtes de Gascogne, France (5cs) (10cs) Mark Herold, Acha Blanca (2013) s Albariño, Verdejo MHACBL (3cs) % Albarino, 24% Verdejo. Lodi, California. Winemaker: Mark Herold. Associate winemaker: Mike Loberg. 245 cases produced.

Abiouness, Amrita White Wine (2013) s Malvasia, Viognier, Moscato, Pinot Gris ABWHT13 1 14.00 168.00 0.55 40% Malvasia Bianca, 40% Viognier, 15% Moscato, 5% Pinot Gris. Napa Valley.

2 Abiouness, Amrita White Wine (2013) s Malvasia, Viognier, Moscato, Pinot Gris ABWHT % Malvasia Bianca, 40% Viognier, 15% Moscato, 5% Pinot Gris. Napa Valley. Winemaker: Nicole Abiouness. 210 cases produced. Amrita, meaning the nectar of the gods, is a delicious, aromatic white blend comprised of 4 different varietals. Sineann, Gewürztraminer Celilo (2013) Oregon, United States Gewürztraminer Appellation Columbia Gorge SINGEW (3cs) % Gewurtztraminer. Winemaker: Peter Rosback. Perched high on a south-facing slope overlooking the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, the 32 year old vineyard basks in the hot summer sun, yet sees cool summer nights. The combination serves to ripen Gewurztraminer with good supporting acidity. The 2013 Celilo Gewurztraminer combines spicy stone fruits with citrus and mineral qualities. Robert Foley Vineyards, Sémillon (2012) Sémillon Appellation Yountville RFVSEM % Sémillon. From vines planted in the 1930s at a Yountville, Napa, block cooled by proximity to San Pablo Bay, which preserves natural acidity and fruit character. 10-day fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Winemaker: Robert Foley. 300 cases produced. Crisp, light and lively with aroma of flowers and herbs. Great acid balance for brightness of flavors and aromas and length in the finish. The 2012 vintage presented us an opportunity to produce a fourth batch of varietal Semillon one of our personal favorites for its delicacy and fruitiness. We pick em early... to keep the fruit crisp and clean and to keep the alcohol down. The result is our version of Semillon without oak or the broad waxy character of over-ripe fruit. For shellfish lovers like Bob, it s the ticket. Ethan, Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blanc (2012) Grenache Blanc Appellation Santa Ynez Valley ETGB12 100% Grenache Blanc. Winemaker: Ethan Lindquist (Bob's son). The wines are focused, and incredibly well made!

Scholium Project, Naucratis White (2014) Verdelho SCHNAU14 1 18.67 224.00 0.74 100% Verdelho. Lost Slough Vineyard. Winemaker: Abe Schoener.

Winemaker: Abe Schoener. 120 cases produced.

3 Scholium Project, Naucratis White (2014) Verdelho SCHNAU % Verdelho. Lost Slough Vineyard. Winemaker: Abe Schoener. Scholium Project, The Prince in His Caves Sauvignon Blanc (2014) Sauvignon Blanc Appellation Sonoma Mountain SCHPR % Sauvignon Blanc. Farina Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain. Winemaker: Abe Schoener. 120 cases produced. 100% Sauvignon Blanc from a rocky hillside on Sonoma Mountain; 100% destemmed into large wooden tank, skin-fermented for about a month with daily pump-overs; aged for 9 months in neutral barrels. For the first time since 2007, we made this skin-fermented wine 100% from berries, without stems, and with pump-overs only and no punchdowns. I had decided to employ the only method that we had ever used to make the Prince until 2008, namely to destem the fruit into a tank and pump it over during the fermentation. In 2007, this made a very powerful wine, dark, spicy, almost leathery. in 2008, the wine was lighter, but still very powerful. We expected the same thing in 2014, but instead got a wine that is in some ways quite new: a very subtle and elegant version of the Prince. I think that most of this difference is the nature of the vintage; or, to be quite precise, it is the consequence of the vintage (thin skins, subtle flavors) emphasized by the technique (more gentle extraction, no effect of stems). The wine will age as well as all versions do probably for as long as 20 years. But it will not change much. it does not have the initial savageness of most vintages; it has the sophistication of an aged wine from the beginning. Margerum, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Sauvignon Blanc D (2014) Sauvignon Blanc Appellation Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Size 750 ml 6 MARSB14 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Cigar-shaped barrels. Winemaker: Doug Margerum Nicolas Maillet, Mâcon-Verzé (2013) Burgundy, France Chardonnay Appellation Mâcon-Verzé NMMAC For his domaine wines of Macon-Verzé and Macon-Igé, he uses no wood for fermentation and aging. He wants to make wines of high minerality, bright acidity and purity. The unoaked Macon wines, with restricted yields, remain on the lees until bottling in July of the following year. They are made in a reductive manner allowing the chardonnay grape to express itself and age well. He is well known in the Maconnais for his low grape production of very concentrated, mineral wines. s: 100% Chardonnay. Vineyard: Macon-Verzé: 45 years of age. Soil: Very rocky of clay and limestone. Fermentation: Macon-Verzé: 100% stainless steel at low temperatures retaining fine lees contact until bottling. Low levels of sulphur are used, less than 20 mg/l free sulphur. Aging: Macon-Verzé: stainless steel until bottling in July. Vineyard treatment: Certified organic. Yeast: indigenous yeasts.

Westwood Wine Company, Rousanne / Viognier White Blend (2014) s Roussanne, Viognier WESTWH14 1 25.00 300.00 0.99 36 (3cs) 23.33 280.00 0.92 63% Roussane, 37% Viognier.

00 0.99 100% Chenin Blanc. Arroyo Seco Vineyard, Monterey County. Winemaker: Peggy Ryan. 177 cases produced.

Weissenberg is a single vineyard selection reserve harvested on Auslese level ripeness and vinified in the traditional fruity style.

4 Westwood Wine Company, Rousanne / Viognier White Blend (2014) s Roussanne, Viognier WESTWH (3cs) % Roussane, 37% Viognier. All estate fruit from Annadel Gap Vineyard, Sonoma County. Winemaker: Ben Cane. 4 barrels produced. Marguerite Ryan Cellars, Chenin Blanc (2008) Chenin Blanc Appellation Carneros PRCB % Chenin Blanc. Arroyo Seco Vineyard, Monterey County. Winemaker: Peggy Ryan. 177 cases produced. Von Schleinitz, Von Schleinitz Riesling Weissenberg (2013) Mosel, Germany Riesling Appellation Mosel VSWEIRIE13 36 (3cs) % Riesling. Winemaker: Konrad Haehn. 280 cases produced. Weissenberg is a single vineyard selection reserve harvested on Auslese level ripeness and vinified in the traditional fruity style. The wines shows layers of fruits from peach, through nectarine and apple, with a fine lining of slate minerality and a crisp, citrus finish. With the 2013 vintage VS discontinued using the traditional Kabinett and Spätlese designations as both had been made from Auslese ripeness grapes in the past. Margerum Wine Company, Kick On Ranch Riesling (2014) Riesling MARRIE14 100% Riesling. Winemaker: Doug Margerum. Wachtstetter, Trollinger Dry Steillage (2013) Germany Trollinger WACTROL13 24 (2cs) (5cs) % Trollinger. Winemaker: Rainer Wachtstetter.

Cross Springs Wines, Pinot Noir (2014) Pinot Noir CROSSPN14 1 10.00 120.00 0.39 36 (3cs) 9.00 108.00 0.35 60 (5cs) 8.00 96.00 0.32 100% Pinot Noir. Colusa County, Central Valley, CA.

53 The fruit for our 2013 came from one of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands. There s something special about old vines that winemakers and viticulturists just love.

I ve work with these senior citizens for 12 vintages and love the Pinots they produce. Let the Fruit Sing The fruit was hand harvested in the early morning hours and delivered to the winery cold.

5 Cross Springs Wines, Pinot Noir (2014) Pinot Noir CROSSPN (3cs) (5cs) % Pinot Noir. Colusa County, Central Valley, CA. Winemaker: Joy Merrilees. Cambiata Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir (2014) Pinot Noir Appellation Santa Lucia Highlands CAMPN14 36 (3cs) The fruit for our 2013 came from one of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands. There s something special about old vines that winemakers and viticulturists just love. Mature vineyards tend to self- regulate and their wines have a concentrated sappiness that is intellectually and hedonistically satisfying. I ve work with these senior citizens for 12 vintages and love the Pinots they produce. Let the Fruit Sing The fruit was hand harvested in the early morning hours and delivered to the winery cold. The grapes were crushed to tank and cold soaked for 48 hours before inoculating with a carefully selected strain of yeast. The grapes were pumped over three times a day and pressed as soon as fermentation was complete. The wine was then settled and aged in 100% French oak barrels (33% new). To preserve the delicacy of the fruit, we racked this Pinot only once prior to bottling. Taste Profile 2013 was a Goldilocks vintage not too hot, not too cold. It offered the mild growing conditions that bears and Pinot Noir vines love best. Our vineyard ripened on schedule without any sunburn or mold. The flavors were fully developed and the acids were balanced. It was a year that showcased the taste of the site as much as the personality of the variety. This 2013 is ripe and forward with oodles of black cherries topped with spicy clove and smoked paprika. The palate is full and rich and the underlying structure keeps the wine fresh and lively. Plowbuster, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir (2013) Oregon, United States Pinot Noir Appellation Willamette Valley PLOWPN (5cs) (10cs) % Pinot Noir. Willamette Valley. Winemaker: Mike Hallock. Ermacora, Schioppettino (2014) Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Ribolla Nera Appellation Colli Orientali del Friuli ERMASCH14 48 (4cs) % Ribolla Nera. Stainless steel fermentation. Winemakers: Dario & Luciano Ermacora. Variety worked for centuries in the lands in between Italy and Slovenia, has received special attention in recent decades, during which time he gained a clearer identity. In the land of our company has found an ideal environment to give its best on the hills of Bressana, where it grows more than 25 years. The wine is elegant, with notes of blueberry, black currant and raspberry and a slight spiciness of green pepper. The taste is consistent with the aromas and has a hint of cinnamon. After a few years the tannins find the right balance and the taste has often the flavors of cherries in brandy. Schioppettino is an ideal match for grilled meats, lamb and wild boar.

Château de La Font du Loup, Côtes du Rhône Rouge (2014) Rhône Valley, France s Grenache, Syrah Appellation Côtes du Rhône FONTCDR14 1 13.33 160.00 0.53 60 (5cs) 12.00 144.00 0.47 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah.

Del Bondio-Bella Oaks & Yountmill-Block House Vineyards, Napa Valley. Barrel-aged for three-four years. Dolcetto is a delicious, medium bodied wine made with 100% Dolcetto grapes.

It is unique to its own flavor but lies somewhere between a Pinot Noir and a Zinfandel.

6 Château de La Font du Loup, Côtes du Rhône Rouge (2014) Rhône Valley, France s Grenache, Syrah Appellation Côtes du Rhône FONTCDR (5cs) % Grenache, 50% Syrah. Stainless steel fermentation. Winemaker: Anne-Charlotte Melia-Bachas ("Acha"). Pavi, Dolcetto (2008) Dolcetto PAVDOL08 36 (3cs) % Dolcetto, whole berry processed. Del Bondio-Bella Oaks & Yountmill-Block House Vineyards, Napa Valley. Barrel-aged for three-four years. Dolcetto is a delicious, medium bodied wine made with 100% Dolcetto grapes. It is the every day drinking varietal from the Piemonte region of northern Italy. The Dolcetto flavor profile, although often thought to be a sweet wine, is not a sweet wine. It is unique to its own flavor but lies somewhere between a Pinot Noir and a Zinfandel. The grapes are whole berry processed and they are then barrel aged for 3-4 years in 100% French Oak, 10% of which is from new French Oak barrels. As proprietor and winemaker, Rob Lawson, strives to integrate Napa Valley's climate and growing techniques and conditions with true Italian varietals. The Pelissa family propagated this old Torino clone at the University of California, Davis in Of the nine total acres of Dolcetto planted in the Napa Valley, all are under our management. It s a wine we love to make and drink. Clos Galena, Priorat Formiga de Vellut Galena (2013) Catalonia, Spain s Carignan, Grenache, Syrah Appellation Priorat LHFG (3cs) Formiga de Vellut is a wine with a cherry red color of medium intensity. This wine has a complex aroma, where stands the mature red fruits and peach, with slightly sweet and citrus notes. On the palate is full, fleshy and velvety, with a predominance of freshness, combined with some ripe tannins that give us a long and persistent wine. Domaine Garon, Côte-Rôtie Les Triotes (2013) Rhône Valley, France Syrah Appellation Côte-Rôtie GARTRIO (5cs) % Syrah Terre Irpine, Irpinia Aglianico (2010) Campania, Italy Aglianico Appellation Irpinia Aglianico TERAGL (5cs) % Aglianico. Campagna.

Terre Irpine, Taurasi Riserva (2005) Campania, Italy Aglianico Appellation Taurasi TERTAUR05 1 25.00 300.00 0.99 36 (3cs) 23.33 280.00 0.92 100% Agliancio. Taurasi DOCG. Campagna.

Maceration with skins lasts 12-18 days, separated by vineyard block.

Tenuta di Vignole, Chianti Classico Créspine Gran Selezione (2009) Tuscany, Italy Sangiovese Appellation Chianti Classico Size 750 ml 6 TVCRES09 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

92 Rivetti Massimo, Barbaresco Froi (2012) Piedmont, Italy Appellation Barbaresco RIVBFR12 1 21.67 260.00 0.

7 Terre Irpine, Taurasi Riserva (2005) Campania, Italy Aglianico Appellation Taurasi TERTAUR (3cs) % Agliancio. Taurasi DOCG. Campagna. Villa Calcinaia, Villa Calcinaia Chianti Classico (2011) Tuscany, Italy Appellation Chianti Classico VCCHC11 36 (3cs) % Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo. Maceration with skins lasts days, separated by vineyard block. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks for eight days at 84 F is followed by 18 months aging in wood casks (tonneaux and barrique) again separated by vineyard block. Winemaker: Niccolo Capponi. Tenuta di Vignole, Chianti Classico Créspine Gran Selezione (2009) Tuscany, Italy Sangiovese Appellation Chianti Classico Size 750 ml 6 TVCRES09 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker: Fabrizio Nistri (3cs) Rivetti Massimo, Barbaresco Froi (2012) Piedmont, Italy Appellation Barbaresco RIVBFR Made from a result of a meticulous selection of hand picked Nebbiolo grapes, which comes from the best vineyards of the Froi farm, Serraboella and Rivetti. This is the traditional Barbaresco because it follows the Piedmontese tradition which includes the use of big barrels botte. Aging: It ages for 22 months in 25 hectoliter casks botte made of Slavonian oak, where it evolves, followed by refining in the bottle for about 6 months. Color: ruby red with garnet red highlights. Bouquet: ethereal with violet and licorice notes. Taste: full, dry and velvety Shannon Ridge, Single Vineyard Betsy Vineyard Malbec (2012) Malbec SHANMAL12 Vintage: 2012 Alcohol: 14.9% Varietal: 100% Malbec Appellation: High Valley, Lake County Barrels: French & American Oak (5cs) (10cs) Our Shannon Ridge Single Vineyard Collection exemplifies the commitment to and mastery of sustainable farming. Our "Ovis Cycle" farming integrates sheep into the vineyards to control weeds, naturally fertilize the vines and provide wool and

8 protein to our families. Betsy Shannon was the matriarch of the Shannon clan and our Betsy Vineyard pays tribute to her ever enduring spirit. Sitting between 2000' and 2300' in elevation, the vineyard is perched along the upper reaches of the High Valley AVA in Lake County, California. The elevation, soil and unique climate in Lake County add to the complexity of this wine. Five Vintners, Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel (2013) Zinfandel Appellation Dry Creek Valley FVZN (4cs) % Zinfandel. 60% Pope Valley Napa, 40% Mauritson Vineyard. Dry Creek Sonoma. Winemaker: Krisi Raymond. Krisi Raymond is a Fifth Generation winemaker. Her Great Grandfather was Jacob Beringer, whose grand daughter married Roy Raymond. Krisi grew up around wine production and has a real passion for producing high-quality, varietally correct wines at extraordinary values. Six Sigma, Diamond Mine Cuvée (2012) s Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Syrah 6SCUV12 60 (5cs) % Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Tempranillo, 8% Syrah. Six Sigma Ranch and a couple of their neighbors - 100% Lake County. 18 months in French oak (40% new). Winemaker: Matt Hughes. The grapes were sourced in part from a couple of neighbors, in part from the Diamond Mine Vineyard site on our ranch. This site is named for the Lake County Diamonds, small volcanic-made pieces of quartz that litter the ground and glimmer in the sunlight. The vineyard sits at 1,700 ft. elevation and is surrounded by an untouched landscape. It is naturally farmed meaning we use no pesticides and no herbicides. We also use a no-till approach to managing the vineyard floor with the goal of minimal input. Sheep graze in the vineyards helping us compost the permanent cover crop. The shallow, rocky, volcanic soils impart structure and minerality to this wine. The fruit for this wine was picked in forty-pound lugs and then hand-sorted, followed by a four day cold soaking prior to fermentation. The wine was then aged in sixty-gallon French oak barrels for 18 months. We lightly fined and filtered the wine before bottling. This is the first vintage of Diamond Mine Cuvée that has equal parts of Cabernet and Tempranillo. Awesome aromas of cherry, blackberry, and toasted coconut mingle with spices and volcanic terroir. The wine is full-bodied with graphite, leather, and baked plums revealed on the palate, which is framed by mountain tannins. This fantastic, every day, food-friendly red blend is perfect with grilled meats, pastas, BBQ, spicy sauces and soft cheeses. Shannon Ridge, Lake County Buck Shack Red Wine (2012) s Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon BUCK12 36 (3cs) Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernte Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. Shannon Ridge Vineyard, Lake County. Winemaker: Joy Merrilees.

Lola Kay, Proprietary Red (2013) s Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot LOLARED13 1 16.67 200.00 0.66 60 (5cs) 15.00 180.00 0.59 120 (10cs) 14.00 168.00 0.55 40.2% Cabernet Franc, 37.

67 116.00 0.38 120 (10cs) 8.67 104.00 0.34 Cabernet Sauvignon with a little bit of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Vigilance Vineyard, Red Hills, Lake County. Winemaker: Joy Merrilees.

55 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 6% Zinfandel, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petite Sirah. Weinstock Vineyard, Piccetti Vineyard, Vogensen Vineyard, Miller Creek Vineyard, Long Vineyard. Sonoma County.

9 Lola Kay, Proprietary Red (2013) s Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot LOLARED (5cs) (10cs) % Cabernet Franc, 37.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.6% Syrah, 7.3% Merlot Vigilance, Red Hills Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon (2014) Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation Red Hills Lake County VIGCS (5cs) (10cs) Cabernet Sauvignon with a little bit of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Vigilance Vineyard, Red Hills, Lake County. Winemaker: Joy Merrilees. Banknote Wine Company, Cabernet Sauvignon Counterfeit (2014) s Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec BANKCOUNT14 60 (5cs) % Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 6% Zinfandel, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petite Sirah. Weinstock Vineyard, Piccetti Vineyard, Vogensen Vineyard, Miller Creek Vineyard, Long Vineyard. Sonoma County. Counterfeit is a complex Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases a floral nose with hints of herbs and espresso. This Cabernet has a delicious mix of ripe blackberry and dark fruit flavors complemented by vanilla and creamy oak. The wines elegance in balance and weight makes it ideal for food pairings. There is nothing fake about this wine! Wolf's Head Vineyard, Wolf's Head Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (2013) Cabernet Sauvignon WOLFCS % Cabernet Sauvignon. Principally Oak Knoll. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, aged 30 months in French Oak (new & used). Winemaker: Cameron Woodbridge. 522 cases released (~600 cases were produced but a few were lost in the earthquake).

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PRIEST RANCH WINES ESTATE FARMED WINES OF UNCOMMON QUALITY AND CHARACTER Priest Ranch embodies the essence of Napa Valley, from the trailblazing mindset of its establishing pioneers to today s spirit of