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1 Corporate Presentation 1

2 RIOS DE CHILE HISTORY Rios de Chile is a brand from the Viña CdT winery, which was founded in 1994 as a partnership between the Granella family from Chile and Château Larose Trintaudon from Haute-Medoc in France In 2010 the Court Family purchased the Estate and Winery and modernized it after the 2010 earthquake severely damaged the winery. Main Shareholders Ricardo Court (88%) Jaime Court (12%) Rios de Chile Court Family

3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS JAIME COURT VICE PRESIDENT Agricultural Engineering, Purdue University, Indiana, USA. MBA George Washington University, Washington D.C., USA. 25+ years as an international Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management. Member of the Management Solutions Advisory Board to Merrill Lynch Management. 6 years with an international institutional/corporate lending firm. FRANCISCO BUSQUET DIRECTOR Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Universidad Católica de Chile MBA New York University, USA. 10 years experience as Head of Latin American Equities in various companies in the Financial Sector in Chile. 5 years experience working in the maritime shipping business in the USA 5 years experience in the Real Estate business in Chile. FELIPE COURT DIRECTOR & CFO Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, specialized in Finance Masters degree in Finance, New York University, USA. 9 years experience working in USA - Budgetary Control Management and Financial Analysis. 2 years experience in Chile of Investment and Capex Guidance In charge of the Administration and Finance Department of the winery VICENTE JOHNSON DIRECTOR Studied Agronomy in Universidad Mayor, Chile Specialization in Enology, Universidad de Chile Attended MBA in California State University, Sonoma, USA. Worked for 2 years in Viña Quintay as Production Manager and Chief Winemaker Related to the wine business for 10 years in wine growing, production and commercialization of wine, with Viña Quintay and Casas del Bosque

4 BRAND NAME Ríos de Chile pays tribute to one of the fundamental elements to Chile s winegrowing it s rivers. Over thousands of years the snowmelt from the Andes mountains have formed these rivers that have carved their way into the landscape and have shaped the diverse Chilean wine valleys which are essential for the production of fine wines and that give name today to world renown appellations.

5 VISION V I S I O N To be recognized as one of Chile s finest family-owned and estate-based wine producers, delivering wines perceived of superior quality, at competitive prices, working under all aspects of excellence in Quality, Environment and Safety, allowing us to reach a privileged place in our category and be a reference model for the Chilean wine industry.

6 MISSION M I S S I O N To craft wines of the highest quality, in harmony with nature, reflecting the terroir of our Cachapoal Valley Estate and other premier wine growing regions of Chile, developing consumer satisfaction and loyalty, creating sustainable partner value by the provision of an excellent service.

7 V A L U E S To carry out our business promise we commit to a strict professional management, a fierce commitment to the concepts associated with sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to quality of both, our products and the service provided to our customers. Passion for excellence Quality and reliability Respect of nature and the environment Safety and security Honesty and responsibility Profitability and efficiency for the supply chain VALUES

8 OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY O B J E C T I V E & S T R A T E G Y Rios de Chile was created in 1994 to produce and develop fine wines of high quality to be marketed both domestically and worldwide, supported by a management policy strongly oriented towards sustainability of their operations, taking into consideration three key pillars Q U A L I T Y Ensure the excellence of our products applying high quality standards, thus meeting the requirements of our customers as well as ensuring the safety of them through the faithful fulfillment of the various certification standards required in different markets. E N V I R O N M E N T Continuously perform a rigorous control of all environmental aspects associated with the vineyard and wine production, considering it mainly for the proper disposal of all industrial waste, solid and liquid, and minimize at the source any potential impact that may affect the business environment. O C C U PAT I O N A L S A F E T Y Implement strict risk prevention measures which will help protect the physical integrity of our employees and external partners, as well as all those who visit our farms, production and administrative facilities.

9 WORLDWIDE EXPORTS 9L CS ALL BRANDS 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10, Source: Source: ViñasRios de Chila de Chile Group

10 RIOS DE CHILE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART BOARD OF DIRECTORS President / CEO Legal Advisor Commercial Director CFO COO Business Development & Wine Educator Winemaking Consultant Viticultural Consultant Marketing Manager Export Manager Domestic Market Chief Accountant Production Manager Warehouse Manager Viticultural Manager Logistics & Distribution Administration Industrial Relations Purchasing Accounting & Controlling Bottling & Labeling Quality Control Laboratory

11 RICARDO COURT PRESIDENT AND CEO Holds a Commercial Engineering degree with specialization in Marketing and Finance. Senior Executive for 15 years at Chilean companies, including Viña Tarapacá, Viña Santa Carolina and other international consumer companies. 20 years experience as Financial Advisor and Business Strategy Consultant for different Chilean and foreign companies and investors. Principal shareholder of Viña CdT/ Rios de Chile Chairman and President & CEO of Viña CdT/ Rios de Chile since 2010 Firm believer of service excellence, supported by operational and supply chain management, as well as wine supply planning. Representative for Rios de Chile with Asociacion de Viñas de Chile and Wines of Chile. Speaks Spanish and English.

12 FRANCISCO PONCE W INEMAKER & VITICULTURIST Agricultural Engineer with a specialty in Enology and Viticulture. Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile 14 years of experience in different Chilean & International wineries: Viña Terramater, Viña Perez Cruz, Viña Garcés Silva, Rapaura Vintners Ltd (New Zealand), Domaine Font de Michelle (France), Domaine Grand Clos (Switzerland) Responsible of viticulture, winemaking, barrel ageing and bottling. In charge of plant purchasing/replanting decisions and long-term contracts with producers. Responsible for the assets associated with the winery, barrel room and bottling facility.

13 ADVISORS Agricultural Engineer, enologist, graduated in Chile and post-graduated in France. Member of the Saint Emilion Guild. Member of Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tatevin in Burgundy. Named Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit by the French Government. Awarded the Chilean Viticulture and Wine Making Award as best enologist of the year years of experience in the creation of viticulture and wine making companies and organizations related to the development and promotion of vineyards and wine, both in Chile and abroad. He is currently advising wineries in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia, in viticulture and winemaking subjects. Over 20 years as international jury of the most famous wine contests. SERGIO CORREA SENIOR WINE ADVISOR Agricultural Engineer specialized in Viticulture 20+ years experience in vineyard management in diversity of soils and valleys of Chile Consultant for various wineries moving from classic plantings to organic and biodynamic projects Speaker at several educational seminars and consults for several regional and government projects Active participant of various technological tours to France, Italy, Spain, USA, New Zealand, Argentina and South Africa. RENAN CANCINO SENIOR VITICULTURE ADVISOR

14 THE TERROIR Over time and as early as 1943, 100 hectares (247 acres) of vineyards were planted in the flagship Estate in the Cachapoal Valley, sub region of the Rapel Valley. In 2011 the vinifying facilities were completely renovated after the 2010 earthquake and a state of the art bottling line was completed. Chilcas Maule Valley

15 THE VINEYARDS SANTIAGO Today Viña CdT / Rios de Chile owns 100 hectares (247 ac) of planted vineyards in the Cachapoal Valley Rios de Chile also has long term contracts with growers in the premier winegrowing regions Casablanca Leyda Maipo Colchagua

16 THE VINEYARDS CACHAPOAL VALLEY Denomination of Origin: Cachapoal (kah-cha-po-al) Valley: Central Valley Region: Rapel Subregion: Cachapoal Zone: Requinoa Mediterranean climate Rainfall: 340 mm (13.4 in) per year. Soils: East: Gravel and sandy soils West: Clay Total surface planted: 9,162 ha (22,641 acres)

17 THE VINEYARDS TOTIHUE AREA In the area of Totihue, Alto Cachapoal, there are four well-defined seasons per year with very cold winters with temperatures that reach -3ºC (27ºF); cold, dry springs; and summers with temperatures that oscillate between 35ºC (95ºF) in the daytime and 14.5ºC (58ºF) at night.

18 Rios de Chile has planted several varieties to have access to innovative and interesting components that can produce blends or benefit certain wines. Red Varieties Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère Malbec Merlot Petit Verdot Pinot Noir Syrah White Varieties Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Some of the varieties planted as early as 1943 and in the 1990 s, the rest of the varieties were planted in the early 2000 s RIOS DE CHILE MAIN VARIETALS

19 Main winery located near Totihue, Alto Cachapoal about 100 km (62 miles) south of the capital Santiago GPS: 34 20'11S / 70 45'42 W THE WINERY

20 THE WINERY Winemaking facilities Gravity-flow winery Stainless-steel tanks Total 2.0 mill ltr / ~ 220,000 cs Tanks that vary in size from 5,000 ltr 40,000 ltr

21 THE WINERY

22 THE WINERY Barrel Room Located at Totihue Winery Temperature and humidity controlled barrel room Currently houses about 1,000 barrels French Oak 60 % American Oak 40 %

23 Bottling, Labeling & Packaging Line Located at Totihue Winery Bottling Line Bottle inversion and rinsing Internal/External Bottle Wash Cork or screwcap closure application Capping with PVC, alu-tin or tin caps Labeling Capacity of 1,800-2,000 bph / k case capacity per year Self adhesive labeling Bottle & Label coding Packaging Manual case packing Automated Integrity Control The bottling and packaging line is fitted with a series of electronic detection and auto rejection devises for: Fill level inspection Missing cork/screw closure inspection Missing capsule inspection Missing label inspection THE WINERY

24 THE WINERY GUEST SERVICES THE RIOS DE CHILE EXPERIENCE - A NEW WAY TO KNOW CHILE Rios de Chile has opened the doors of it s winery to those who love wine and the Chilean countryside, allowing it s visitors to discover the nature and the beauty of the Cachapoal Valley. Guests receive the country-style hospitality at our winery, being able to enjoy the native flora and fauna that surrounds our winery near the imposing Andes Mountains, and take part in one of our activities, including wine tastings, horseback riding, hiking, and biking. The natural hot springs of Cauquenes invite visitors to relax in their soothing waters. The former mining city of Sewell is accessible from the Cachapoal wine route. Close by are also the Rio Los Cipreses National Park and the Puma Lodge Hotel which offers mountain biking, rock climbing, fly fishing, hikes through the Cachapoal valley, heliski, ski and snowshoe trekking. Close to Santiago, and its winter sports centers as well as a number of beautiful nature protection areas.

25 THE WINES KAYEN GRAN RESERVA LIMITED EDITION RESERVA VARIETAL

26 VARIETAL TIER Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Merlot Carmenère Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Varietal

27 RESERVA TIER Chardonnay Merlot Carmenère Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Reserva

28 LIMITED EDITION TIER This dynamic range portrays the most emblematic grape from the diversity of terroirs that Chile offers and includes wines from our own vineyards, as well as grapes from vines that grow in cool climate regions, high altitude regions or warmer regions than our Cachapoal valley. Syrah Pinot Noir Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère Malbec Limited Edition

29 GRAN RESERVA TIER These wines showcase the signature grape varieties that we believe grow best in our Alto Cachapoal terroir and showcase the quality potential of our vineyards: Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon Low yielding vines (~ 4-5 t/ha) 14 Months ageing in French Oak Barrels Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva

30 KAYEN Kayen, this assemblage of fine wines reflect exquisite flavors and aromas, individual varieties were carefully selected in order to provide the best wine from each varietal. Red Blend 55 % Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Carmenère 15% Petit Verdot 5% Syrah Low yielding vines (~ 2 t/ha) 18 Months ageing in French Oak Barrels Kayen Kayen

31 Newsletter Electronic Format (PDF) Winery News Accolades New Wines Chile & Industry Trends NEWSLETTERS

32 ACCOLADES 2015 TASTINGS BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE (CHICAGO, IL) 2012 KAYEN RED BLEND 90 POINTS 2013 GRAN RESERVA SYRAH 90 POINTS 2012 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 88 POINTS 2013 LIMITED EDITION MALBEC 90 POINTS 2012 LIMITED EDITION SYRAH 89 POINTS 2014 LIMITED EDITION SAUVIGNON BLANC 88 POINTS 2012 LIMITED EDITION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 87 POINTS 2012 LIMITED EDITION PINOT NOIR 87 POINTS 2013 LIMITED EDITION CARMENÈRE 86 POINTS 2013 RESERVA MERLOT 91 POINTS Best Buy 2014 RESERVA SAUVIGNON BLANC 90 POINTS Best Buy 2013 RESERVA PINOT NOIR 88 POINTS Best Buy 2013 RESERVA CHARDONNAY 88 POINTS Best Buy 2013 RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 86 POINTS Best Buy 2013 RESERVA CARMENÈRE 86 POINTS Best Buy 2014 VARIETAL CARMENÈRE 91 POINTS Best Buy 2014 VARIETAL MERLOT 91 POINTS Best Buy 2014 VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC 87 POINTS Best Buy 2014 VARIETAL CHARDONNAY 86 POINTS Best Buy 2014 VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 85 POINTS

33 ACCOLADES 2014 WINE ENTHUSIAST KAYEN RED BLEND 90 POINTS THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS AND TEXSOM WINE COMPETITION RESERVA SAUVIGNON BLANC GOLD MEDAL 2011 GRAN RESERVA SYRAH SILVER MEDAL 2010 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON SILVER MEDAL 2013 VARIETAL CARMENÈRE BRONZE MEDAL

34 ACCOLADES 2012 & 2013 WINE & SPIRIT MAGAZINE LIMITED EDITION CARMENERE 91 POINTS CONCOURS MONDIAL BRUXELLES LIMITED EDITION SYRAH SILVER MEDAL VINALIES CHINA GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON SILVER MEDAL 2009 GRAN RESERVA SYRAH SILVER MEDAL 2008 LIMITED EDITION CABERNET SAUVIGNON SILVER MEDAL WINE ENTHUSIAST GRAN RESERVA SYRAH 91 POINTS 2010 LIMITED EDITION SYRAH 88 POINTS

35 ACCOLADES 2011 & 2012 STEPHEN TANZER`S IWC LIMITED EDITION CARMENERE 89 POINTS 2008 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 88 POINTS 2009 GRAN RESERVA SYRAH 88 POINTS DESCORCHADOS 2012, PATRICIO TAPIA (Chile, Brazil y Mexico) 2008 GRAN RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 92 PTS 2010 RESERVA PINOT NOIR 88 PTS BERLINER LIMITED EDITION CABERNET SAUVIGNON GOLD MEDAL 2008 LIMITED EDITION CARMENERE GOLD MEDAL 2010 LIMITED EDITION PINOT NOIR SILVER MEDAL 2010 RESERVA MERLOT SILVER MEDAL

36 KEY SELLING POINTS Family Owned & Operated Estate Grown Estate Bottled Old Vines French Heritage / Legacy Cachapoal Valley Terroir Selection Newest Technology The new Chile Boutique Winery UNDERSTANDS THE NEED TO AND IS WILLING TO INVEST IN THE US MARKET

37 Thank You Contact: Carlos A. Miquel Viña CdT & Rios de Chile Business Development Manager & Wine Educator 5031 Perignon Way Coral Springs, FL (954)