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2 Wineries For every winery we accept into our portfolio, we turn down another five. It s not enough that our wineries make compelling wines; they must also make wines that sell. Big Bang Wine is proud to represent the following wineries: Cambiata Clos de la Tech Coquerel Longoria McIntyre Rail 2 Rail

3 Wines Albariño Tannat Dornfelder Chardonnay Pinot Noir

4 Key Facts Owner/Operator Eric Laumann Year Founded 2002 Annual Production 2,000 cases Highlights Long-term contracts with exceptional vineyards in Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco Hand-made, extremely limited wines Master winemaker who knows his way around Monterey County Affordable, approachable Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from premier vineyards in top AVAs High scores and dozens of Gold Medals from top competitions

5 Independent, Iconoclastic and Different Cambiata is one of most independent-minded and iconoclastic wineries in California. Located in the cool part of Monterey County, this small, hands-on vigneron produces stunning wines from some of the rarest and leastknown varieties in the Golden State including Albarino, Tannat and Dornfelder. Cambiata also makes tightlyfocused, well-structured Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco AVAs. Owner/operator Eric Laumann, one of California s top winemakers for more than 25 years, launched Cambiata in Today, it is one of the most sought-after brands by savvy consumers, high-profile restaurants and independent retailers. Rare Grapes That Never Cease to Amaze Who makes the best Albariño in California? Cambiata. And who makes the best Tannat in the Golden State? That would be Cambiata. Final question -- who makes the best Dornfelder in not just California but maybe the world? You guessed it, Cambiata. And why should you care? Because there is a growing number of trade, media and consumer aficionados looking for wines that are new and exciting. What s in a Name? In the world of music, Cambiata means more than the literal translation of exchange or changed note. It is the added tonal dimension that occurs when two chords momentarily share properties, so that the transition has greater depth and mellifluence. It was a radical idea back in the 16thcentury and was almost outlawed. What do the Wines Taste Like? The Chardonnay is rich, creamy and structured. The Pinot Noir is deep, spicy, aromatic and balanced. The Albariño is crisp, fruity and exotic. It s like a cross between Riesling and Viognier. The Tannat is dense, powerful, thick and brooding. Serious stuff. The Dornfelder is lush, fruity and dense. Think Zinfandel meets Malbec.

6 Cambiata 2012 Albariño (Monterey) Score: 90 Points Strikingly vibrant and distinctive, with ripe juicy pear, marmalade and citrus notes, accented by citrus blossom hints. This ends with a clean, snappy finish. Drink now. 390 cases made. JL Eric Laumann Cambiata 2012 Albariño (Monterey) Score: 90 Points Bone dry and tart, this is made without oak, allowing the grape s natural acidity and flavors to star. There s a minerality to the lemons and limes, with hints of vanilla and white pepper. What a glorious partner for oysters on the half shell. S.H. (6/1/2014)

7 Santa Cruz Mountains, California Wines Domaine Lois Louise Estate Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope Domaine Docteur Rodgers Valeta Massey and T.J. Rodgers

8 Santa Cruz Mountains, California First Vintage 1996 Annual Production 2,000 cases Key Facts Highlights Clos de la Tech produces five Pinot Noirs from three estate vineyards: o Domaine du Docteur Rodgers - 1 acre, hand-farmed site in Woodside o Domaine Valeta acres, 2,350 feet above sea level in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA o Domaine Lois Louise - an extraordinarily steep, ocean-exposed, 163-acre property in the SCM AVA Extreme terrain (high elevation, steep, exposed, austere soils) Incredibly low yields (less than one ton per acre) Vine-by-vine farming High-density planting (4,150 vines per acre) Careful matching of rootstock, clones and trellising to terroir Innovative equipment designed by owner TJ Rodgers Three gravity-flow, step-down caves Hand harvest Foot crushed grapes Whole cluster fermentations One-of-a-kind, TJ Rodgers designed tractor (to navigate steep hills) One-of-a-kind, TJ Rodgers designed press (to maximize flavor extraction and reduce bitterness) 100% Francois Freres Oak Bottled unfiltered

9 Santa Cruz Mountains, California Uncompromised Pinot Noir With caves tunneling deep into a vine-covered ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains and vineyards so steep they have to be farmed with a one-of-akind, specially designed tractor moved by cables, Clos de la Tech is one of the most ambitious and innovative Pinot Noir producers in California. The winery was founded in 1994 and continues to be operated by TJ Rodgers, CEO of Cypress Semiconductor, and his wife, Valeta. Some of the highlights at Clos de la Tech include extreme growing conditions, high-altitude terrain, vine-by-vine farming, high-density planting (4,150 vines per acre), low yields (below one ton per acre), innovative equipment, gravity-flow winery, whole cluster fermentations and no filtration. Hands-On, Innovative Owners T.J. Rodgers is the owner and winemaker for Clos de la Tech. He is also the founder, president, CEO, and a director of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. TJ has been making wine since 1996 and has developed and implemented a number of innovative techniques, technologies and pieces of equipment to ensure that CDLT s wines reflect the terroir from which they came. T.J. s wife, Valeta Massey, an ex-senior SRAM design engineer at Cypress, is in charge of winery and vineyard operations. Cold-Climate, Mountain Vineyards Clos de la Tech s five Pinot Noirs come from three estate vineyards: Domaine du Docteur Rodgers (1 acre, hand-farmed site in Woodside), Domaine Valeta (3.5 acres, 2,350 feet above sea level in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA) and Domaine Lois Louise (an extraordinarily steep, ocean-exposed, 163-acre property in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA). Some of the highlights at Clos de la Tech include extreme growing conditions, high-altitude terrain, vine-by-vine farming, high-density planting (4,150 vines per acre), low yields (below one ton per acre), innovative equipment (designed by TJ to produce hand-made wines by gravity flow; no pumping), whole cluster fermentations and no filtration. Quote Our winemaking method is a faithful replication of that of Ouvrard, the winemaker who brought prominence to Romanee-Conti in the 1830s truly méthode ancienne, including hand picking, foot crushing, native yeast fermentation and no filtering. The theory is to bring our fruit, which is special, to the bottle without manipulation. With these methods, one can easily taste the difference between the vineyards that is their expression of terrior. TJ Rodgers

10 Santa Cruz Mountains, California 2009 Domaine Lois Louise - 92 Points, Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope - 90 Points, Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 91 Points, Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge - 93 Points, Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine du Docteur Rodgers - 93 Points Cellar Selection 2009 Domaine Lois Louise - 93 Points 2009 Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope - 95 Points 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 93 Points 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge - 93 Points 2009 Domaine du Docteur Rodgers - 96 Points Critics Challenge 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge - 91 Points, Gold Medal 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 91 Points, Gold Medal Sommelier Challenge 2009 Domaine Lois Louise - 94 Points, Platinum Medal 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 91 Points, Gold Medal The Prince of Pinot 2009 Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope - 94 Points 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge - 93 Points 2009 Domaine du Docteur Rodgers - 94 Points FORBES Top Ten Wines of 2014 # Domaine Lois Louise James Melendez, James The Wine Guy 2009 Domaine Lois Louise Cote Sud - 93 Points 2009 Domaine Lois Louise - 93 points

11 Wines Sauvignon Blanc, Le Petit, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Terroir, Calistoga Chardonnay, Terroir, Napa Valley Petite Sirah, La Petit, Napa Valley Brenda and Clay Cockerell Christine Barbe, Winemaker

12 Year Founded 2005 (First Vintage 2006) Annual Production 2,000 cases Key Facts Highlights Estate vineyard in Calistoga Farming for lower yields and higher quality Intense canopy management program Hand harvesting Small lot fermentations No ML for white wines Extended lees contact for white wines Moderate percentage of new French oak Lower alcohols, lower ph, higher acidities for better balance and age-worthiness Minimal fining and filtration Estate Walnut Wash Vineyard Location Acreage Terrain Soils Climate Varieties Calistoga, Napa Valley, CA 7 acres planted to vines Gentle slope below Mayacamas Mountain Range Mix of deep clay and stones Relatively warm and protected Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah

13 A Different View of Napa Valley Coquerel Family Wine Estates is located just beyond the town of Calistoga at the north end of the Napa Valley. The heart and soul of the winery is the estate Walnut Wash vineyard, a gorgeous, oak-studded property that sits in the afternoon shadows of the Mayacamas Mountains. Since 2005, the winery has done extensive enhancement and replanting of the site to ensure world-class fruit from vintage to vintage. The combination of warm temperatures and deep, clay/stone soils makes this ideal terroir for Sauvignon Blanc, the flagship variety. It also produces exceptional Verdelho, Tempranillo and Petite Sirah. In addition to our estate fruit, Coquerel sources Chardonnay, Cabernet and other noble grapes from a handful of premier growers throughout the Napa Valley. Passionate Owners In 2005, Clay and Brenda Cockerel purchased a vineyard in Calistoga planted to old-vine, dry-farmed Sauvignon Blanc. In 2008 they acquired the adjacent site that was planted to a handful of traditional varieties rarely found in modern-day Napa. Since then the Cockerells and their team have revamped, replanted and upgraded their property to luxury-class winegrowing standards. Each vintage, the winery produces small batches of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Christine Barbe World Famous for Sauvignon Blanc Winemaker Christine Barbe is a master of Sauvignon Blanc. Born and raised in Bordeaux, she studied biochemistry and received her doctorate in Enology and Viticulture from the Bordeaux Institute of Enology. While in France, Christine worked with the renowned Denis Dubourdieu and made Sauvignon Blanc at Chateau Carbonnieux and La Louviere in Pessac-Leognan. In 1996 she moved to California and worked for a number of important producers including Robert Mondavi, Gallo and Trinchero. In addition to her duties at Coquerel, Christine also makes wine under her own Toquade label. Superb Vineyards & Winemaking In 2014 Coquerel Christine will oversee the planting of four acres of Cabernet Sauvignon at Coquerel s new site in Calistoga. A careful matching of rootstocks, clones, spacing and trellising to the soils will ensure extremely high quality fruit from vintage to vintage. On the winemaking front, Christine has had a dramatic impact on the quality and style of Coquerel s wines. Everything is handmade in small lots to ensure character and authenticity. The whites are bright, crisp, elegant and well structured while the reds are intense, aromatic, harmonious and lush.

14 Dan Berger s Vintage Experience Volume XVII, Issue 45 January 16, 2014 I love them. They all have is a startling subtlety, a trait rarely seen in California. As such they are perfect illustrations of how a great French wine maker can bring forth the soul of Gaul from California soil. By harvesting early enough and taking ultimate care to craft wines of sheer delicacy, Barbe has made some the most sublime and exciting wines I have tasted from a warmer climate in decades. Each wine in the line exemplifies structural integrity, and as such all the wines are meant to gain a lot through bottle age. Wine of the Week Coquerel Verdelho, Napa Valley ($18) Exceptional Coquerel Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Terroir ($35) Exceptional Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, Terroir ($28) Exceptional Coquerel Petite Sirah, Napa Valley ($35) Exceptional Le Petit Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley ($22) San Jose Mercury News J. Yadegaran,May 12, 2014 When you taste Terroir Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc ($32), it will make sense. I sampled the 2011, which drank like a white Bordeaux, with concentrated aromas of limestone and passion fruit and incredible texture and body. By contrast, the 2012 Le Petit Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc ($20) had that pure, crisp expression of grapefruit, but with a round midpalate and long sophisticated finish typical of Sancerre. Wine Enthusiast 2012 Le Petit Sauvignon Blanc 90 points & Editor s Choice July 2014 Wine & Spirits 2010 Petite Sirah 93 Points 2011 Terroir Sauvignon Blanc 91 points August 2014 Tasting Panel Magazine 2012 Terroir Chardonnay 90 points April 2014 Restaurant Wine 2011 Le Petit Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Le Petit Sauvignon Blanc Terroir Sauvignon Blanc Issues #152, 153 & 154

15 Rick Longoria Wines Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, Cuvee Diana, Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir, Lovely Rita, Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir, Fe Ciega, Santa Rita Hills

16 First Vintage 1982 Annual Production 3,000 cases Key Facts Highlights Longoria s wines are prized for their balance and structure. They are firm, concentrated, rich, balanced, and more structured than many of their peers. (Lower alcohol, higher acid, lower ph.) Rick Longoria is one of the pioneers of the Santa Barbara County wine industry, first arriving to the area in Rick and Diana Longoria established Longoria Wines in 1982 to focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir production. Longoria was first winery established in the city of Lompoc. Today the Lompoc Wine Ghetto boasts dozens of high-quality producers. Thirty-two years after it s founding, the annual wine production at Longoria Wines remains at roughly 3,000 cases, the mark of a true artisanal winery. Rick was an early advocate of grapes grown in what is now the Sta. Rita Hills appellation and was instrumental in the establishment of the AVA. In 1998 Rick planted his estate vineyard, Fe Ciega, to three clones of Pinot Noir on a south-facing slope in the western most part of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. The clay loam soil with Monterey shale formations produces a wine of tremendous power and intensity. As the winemaker for The Gainey Vineyard, Rick s 1987 Santa Ynez Valley Chardonnay scored 98 points in the Wine Spectator s Burgundy vs. California blind tasting. It was rated the number one wine by James Laube. Despite the small production, Rick produces a wide array of varieties and blends, all of which have earned praise from critics and consumer alike.

17 Making History in Santa Barbara County Longoria was launched in 1982 in Santa Barbara County by Rick and Diana Longoria. The goal from the start was to produce small lots of high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the two varieties that would eventually become the signature grapes for this cool, coastal region. His first release was 500 cases of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley. In December 1998, Rick moved the winery into a 5,400 sq. foot industrial building in what is now affectionately called the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. His was the first winery to be established in Lompoc. Rick says: "From the very beginning of my career I felt that the Santa Barbara wine region had the potential to produce world-class wines. It has been gratifying to see that belief realized over the last 30 years. It has also been very rewarding to have some of my wines contribute to the great reputation of our wine region." Longoria wines are handcrafted in very small quantities ranging from 50 to 700 cases. Total annual production currently averages 3,000 cases. The Longoria Style Rick Longoria produces wines that express pure varietal and vineyard character. His bottlings are balanced, elegant, rich, silky and age-worthy. They offer great concentration, intense flavors, expressive aromatics, firm acids, low phs and relatively low alcohol levels. They are often described as possessing both European and California sensibilities. Rick s wines are influenced by his view point that wine is a natural food. As he states, The ultimate enjoyment of wine is as an accompaniment to a meal, whether it be simple or sublime. While Longoria wines are enjoyable by themselves, it is with food that they really shine and reveal all of their nuances and textures.

18 2012 Chardonnay Cuvee Diana Antonio Galloni 90 Points 2012 Pinot Grigio Santa Barbara Wine Enthusiast 91 Points 2011 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vyd Wine Enthusiast 91 Points 2011 Pinot Noir Lovely Rita International Wine Cellar 90 Points 2011 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Wine Review Online 93 Points 2011 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Block M International Wine Cellar 93 Points 2011 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido International Wine Cellar 92 Points 2011 Pinot Noir La Encantada International Wine Cellar 92 Points 2011 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard International Wine Cellar 92 Points 2011 Chardonnay Rita's Crown International Wine Cellar 91 Points 2011 Pinot Noir Lovely Rita International Wine Cellar 90 Points 2011 Chardonnay Cuvée Diana International Wine Cellar 90 Points 2011 Chardonnay Cuvée Diana Wine Advocate 91 Points 2011 Chardonnay Rita's Crown Wine Advocate 94 Points 2010 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Wine Advocate 91 Points 2011 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Block M Wine Advocate 92 Points 2011 Pinot Noir La Encantada Wine Advocate 90 Points

19 Focus on Santa Barbara County (Dec 2014) by Josh Raynolds 2012 Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard Block M Sta. Rita Hills 93 Points (55% new oak, which Longoria says is a slightly higher percentage than usual): Vivid ruby-red. Ripe red berries, Asian spices and incense on the deeply perfumed nose, complicated by sexy oak and floral nuances. Sweet, dense and seamless in the mouth, conveying impressive energy and thrust to its flavors of red fruit liqueur, rose pastilles and smoky minerals. Rich and broad yet energetic, finishing with outstanding clarity and lift and just a hint of fine-grained tannins Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 92 Points Bright red. Fresh red berries and potpourri on the lively, mineral-accented nose, with subtle floral and allspice qualities adding complexity. Juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors are precise and strikingly pure, with a hint of blood orange adding cut. Asian spice nuances build on the clean, tightly focused finish, which is given shape by smooth, even tannins Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard Block N Santa Maria Valley 91 Points Vivid red. Spicy red and dark berries on the nose, with notes of candied rose and licorice adding complexity. Juicy, broad and gently sweet, offering lush raspberry and blackberry flavors and showing no rough edges. A weighty, creamy but lively pinot, with strong finishing spiciness, building tannins and a lingering note of mocha Pinot Noir La Encantada Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 91 Points Brilliant ruby-red. A pungent bouquet displays blackberry, cherry pit, licorice, rose and tomato leaf, with a spicy element adding lift and focus. Dense, broad and pliant in the mouth, with an appealing sweetness to its flavors of cherry-cola, black raspberry and licorice. Finishes broad and lively, with silky tannins and a hint of minerality coming in late Chardonnay Cuvee Diana Sta. Rita Hills 90 Points Bright yellow. A fragrant bouquet evokes fresh pear, melon and lemon zest, along with a bright mineral overtone. Spicy honeydew and orchard fruit flavors are enlivened by zesty lemon and mineral qualities, picking up a hint of ginger with air. This lithe, focused chardonnay finishes with strong cut and lingering spiciness Chardonnay Rita's Crown Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills 91 Points Bright yellow. Vibrant aromas of lemon zest, pear skin and honeysuckle, with a nervy mineral topnote. Dry, gripping lemon and tangerine flavors become deeper with air and pick up sappy melon and candied ginger nuances. Firm, chewy and densely packed, finishing with excellent clarity and stony persistence.

20 Steve McIntyre Wines SLH Chardonnay Chardonnay, Estate, Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Estate, Santa Lucia Highlands Merlot, Kimberly, Arroyo Seco

21 McIntyre - One of California s Great Producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Since releasing their first wines in 2005, McIntyre has become one of the most acclaimed producers of Chardonnay and Pinot from the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. Their wines are intense, balanced, pure, accurate and substantial. They are prized by the trade, consumers and the media for their character, drinkability and deliciousness. McIntyre Estate Vineyard The Sweet Spot of the Santa Lucia Highlands The McIntyre Estate Vineyard lies in the sweet spot of Monterey County s Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, a 12-mile stretch of east-facing benchland renowned for producing wines with great character and complexity. Originally planted in 1973, the 80-acre site boasts some of the Highlands oldest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. Since purchasing the property in 1987, the McIntyre family has viticulturally upgraded the entire site. McIntyre Vineyards was among the first properties in the Santa Lucia Highlands to be SIP (Sustainability In Practice) Certified. Santa Lucia Highlands A Remarkable Cool-Climate Region In a relatively short span of time the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA has achieved superstar status. The region boasts 6,000 acres of vines - primarily Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah - planted on terraces below the Santa Lucia mountain range. The cool, Region I climate is shaped by the morning fog and strong winds funneled daily down the Salinas Valley from Monterey Bay to the northwest. The region enjoys one of the longest and coolest growing seasons in California. Steve McIntyre Winegrower, Winemaker, Nice Guy Having planted more than 20% of the entire AVA, farmed nearly a third of its vineyards and vinified hundreds of wines from its grapes, Steve McIntyre understands what makes the Santa Lucia Highlands so unique. With degrees in viticulture and enology and a history in SLH that stretches nearly four decades, Steve has a unique perspective on the terroir and wines of this great appellation. Outside of McIntyre Vineyards, Steve was a founding member of Monterey Wine Company and for the past three decades, he and his wife, Kim, have owned and operated Monterey Pacific. Today, they farm 11,000 acres in Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, San Bernabe and Hames Valley.

22 First Vintage 2005 Annual Production 2,500 cases Key Facts Highlights Careful matching of rootstock, clones and trellising to terroir Hand harvest Partial whole cluster fermentations for Pinot Noir Estate McIntyre vineyard Location Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County Acreage 80 acres total; 60 acres planted Varieties Pinot Noir (47 acres), Chardonnay (13 acres) Terrain Rolling, east-facing hillside; the sweet spot of the AVA Climate Cool, windy, Region 1 Varieties Planted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Pinot Noir Clones Heritage clone (own-rooted), 115, Swan, 777 Chardonnay Clones 96, 76 First Planted 1973 Average yield Average three tons per acre Pinot Noir Characteristics McIntyre s Pinot Noirs possess deep, dark colors and refined bouquets that evolve with aeration or time in the bottle. Noteworthy aromatics include raspberry, cherry, plum, spice, cardamom, molasses, forest floor and earth. Rich, powerful and expansive, the wines are galvanized by natural acidity and firm, seamless tannins. Chardonnay Characteristics McIntyre s Chardonnays are both well structured and voluptuous. Noteworthy aromatics include hazelnut, lime, baked golden apples, ripe pears, nectarines, butterscotch and acacia. Low ph and ample acidity ensures exquisite balance and age-worthiness.

23 Wine Enthusiast August Estate 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir 91 Points 2012 Estate 25th Anniversary Chardonnay 90 Points 2012 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 90 Points 2012 Rosé of Pinot Noir 89 points Editors' Choice Tasting Panel Magazine August Pinot Noir, Estate Block 3, Santa Lucia Highlands 90 points

24 Eric Laumann on Wine and Surfing Winemakers want to make wines for their friends and I found at post-surf barbeques and get-togethers that surfers gravitate towards Zinfandel. What attracts the watermen (and waterwomen) could be the forward fruit and spice and an appreciated hit of warming alcohol after a day in the cold Pacific or it could be because Zinfandel is more reasonably priced and less pretentious; the ocean has a habit of dismantling egos. My crew is lively. The wine needs to hold its own through talk of drops and airs, haoles and groms, unidentified fins of the animal type and five fin setups on a summertime fish - of the surfboard type. Eric Laumann on Winemaking To create this authorized style of wine I have to bring in the grapes ripe (25+ Brix) or the wine won t have effusive fruit and Zin-appropriate alcohol. Old Vines really help for concentrating spice character and also for even ripening. This wine is a blend of several vineyards just Northwest of the town of Lodi. I estimate the average age of the vines, based on the amount of overall gnarl, between 40 and 50 years. We do an intensive cluster trimming to sort out any fruit killing raisins. This wine was fermented in a traditional California fashion. It was pumped over three times a day and fermented dry on skins. After pressing, the wine was settled for a few weeks before going to barrel with a hazy inference of sediment. Approximately half the barrels were 1 year old and the remainder, older. The wine was racked once, received a one egg white per barrel fining and bottled after 11 months. The Name Surfing rail to rail is a technique that maximizes your speed on a wave, enabling the surfer to unleash cutbacks and aerials, sprays and vertical snaps.) The 2011 Old-Vine Zin Harvest dates: September 3 through September 15, 2011 Blend (Cepage): 95% Zinfandel (Lodi) 5% Tannat (Monterey) Alcohol=15.2% TA=0.58 ph=3.71 Residual Sugar=.02 gms/100ml Cases not consumed by good friends & immediate family: 1885 Surf with etiquette; drink responsibly.

25 Big Bang Wine Mike Lynch We Are Different. The wine business has become progressively more challenging over the past decade, especially for small and medium-sized wineries. There are dozens of exceptional artisanal producers who don t have the expertise, manpower and vision to sell their wines in the national marketplace. BBW is the only national company that offers end-to-end solutions for quality-driven producers including media relations, writing, marketing, brand management, positioning, messaging, sales and distribution. Our Wines Sell.

26 Our Portfolio As one of the country s premier public relations, marketing and sales companies, we provide full-service, multi-level support to distributors and wineries on a national level. Big Bang Wine is focused on small, artisanal, family-owned wineries dedicated to producing high-quality, high-character wines. Our client wineries have received high scores from the top wine publications ensuring immediate brand recognition and strong trade and consumer support. Our client wineries are constantly featured and positively portrayed in the top wine, lifestyle and business publications. Our carefully selected portfolio is strategically positioned to grow to the market s demands.

27 Expertise in Brand Management Most small and mid-sized wineries don t have the resources or wherewithal to sell their wines nationally through the three-tier system. Big Bang Wine provides the following services to ensure success for both the winery and the distributor. Distributor Relations Account Management AR Control Inventory Control National Pricing Programming Event Management Brand Planning Brand Imagery

28 Services and benefits Positioned to Sell For more than a decade Big Bang has delivered high-level media relations, writing, creative, advertising and marketing support to many of the world s premier wine, spirits, beer and food companies. We help businesses create and implement powerful communication programs designed to increase brand awareness and perception so they are well poised for the national marketplace. This distinguishes us from all other brokers and agencies. Public Relations Messaging & Storylines Media Pitching Media Tours Media Training Samples Program Development Media Monitoring Marketing & Branding Positioning New Product Development Product Launches Internal Communications Trade Communications Writing & Creative Websites Brochures Press Kits Back Labels Tech Sheets Newsletters Sell Sheets Samples Letters Shelf Talkers Advertising Concepts and Creative Copy Project Management Design

29 Experienced Team Ted Reimer - Sales, Distribution Management, Branding Ted has more than 30 years of wine industry experience. He has launched, owned, managed or worked for some of the country s top distributors including The Sorting Table, Wilson Daniels, Sherbrook Cellars and The Henry Wine Group. He has represented a collection of iconic wineries including Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Domaine Dujac, Henri Boillot, Domaine Kreydenwiess, Domaine Faiveley, Aldo Conterno, Domaine LeFlaive, Salon Champagne, Val di Suga, Royal Tokaji Wine Company and Saintsbury. Ted has long-term, solid relationships with many major distributors in all of the primary and secondary markets around the country. Jean Jacote - Public Relations Jean is a founding partner and owner at Big Bang Wine. She has worked with a literal who s who of wineries around the world, garnering significant acclaim for Big Bang s clients. Jean has long-term, solid relationships with print, broadcast and online media across the U.S. Prior to Big Bang, Jean was Senior Director of Lifestyle and Business Communications for Paige Poulos Communications. From , She worked at Neale-May & Partners, a hightech, Silicon Valley public relations agency. Previously Jean served as Director of Public Relations at Domaine Chandon and Director of Marketing and Communications at The Hess Collection. Before entering the wine industry, Jean spent 11 years as the Executive Director for the French-American Chamber of Commerce. Mike Lynch - Marketing & Writing As a founding partner and owner of Big Bang Wine, Mike is in charge of writing, creative and marketing. Mike s resume includes Vice President of Public Relations and Communications for Jackson Family Farms; co-founder and partner in JohnsonLynch, a wine-centric PR, marketing, advertising and design agency; and owner/operator of San Francisco s legendary Pacific Wine Company. His articles and short stories have appeared in the Wine Enthusiast, Wine & Spirits, Wines & Vines and the Wine Spectator. Mike is also known for creating and writing a series of irreverent wine cartoons with Bob Johnson under the LynchBob moniker. Anna Heacock - Brand Management & DTC Sales Anna entered the wine industry in 2005 as the Director of Sales and Marketing for Addamo Vineyards. From , she served as Marketing and Regional Sales Manager for Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande. Anna is an expert in all aspects of brand management from planning to execution. She helps wineries manage annual allocations, production goals, sales incentives, pricing, programming, wine clubs and other DTC sales, social media outreach and communications materials development.