broaden your palate. wine club newsletter

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1 broaden your palate. wine club newsletter spring 2018 reds

2 cheers to spring! For over 30 years, I ve been lucky enough to live my passion of winemaking. One of the coolest spans of my career has been working alongside my daughter Jamie in her role as Assistant Winemaker for the last few years. She s incredibly talented, and I think you ll agree that the wines we crafted together and chose for you in this shipment are truly extraordinary. Now is a time Jamie has been preparing for all her life her schooling, experience and above all else, her drive and passion, have led us to this very special moment. This season marks my retirement as Winemaker, and handing the reigns to the next generation. It is my great honor to announce my daughter, Jamie Benziger, as Winemaker for Imagery. Please enjoy the wines that Jamie and I have selected for you this spring. You can learn about each in this Newsletter, and also on our new webpage devoted to your Wine Club. Please visit: Here you can find the latest winery event information, re-order information and any other important messages for our Club Members. Our hope is that these new, easy to use tools will help keep us better connected than ever before. We look forward to welcoming our Wine Club family to Imagery Estate this spring, to enjoy everything that makes this place so special. Our newly renovated spaces are better than ever we cannot wait to host you. Please keep our 2018 Events Calendar so you can make plans to visit us soon! Cheers to new beginnings in 2018 joe benziger

3 2015 barbera upper ridge vineyard pine mtn./cloverdale peak Alc. 14.9% TA 6.3 ph Cases label artist Nancy Genn Berkeley, CA tasting notes Polished, spicy and expressive, layering cherry, raspberry, cola and chocolate notes form a harmonious finish with supple texture and sophistication. cellaring recommendation Drink now or cellar for 4-6 years Retail: $42 Club: $ primitivo sonoma valley Alc. 15% TA 5.4 ph Cases label artist Paul D. Gibson San Francisco, CA tasting notes Aromas of dark fruit with hints of violet and herb make their way to the palate through the nose. Juicy blackberry, cherry and spicy pepper flavors play along the perimeter of the tongue, while the middle palate exposes dark cocoa and a slight smoke finish. cellaring recommendation Drink now or cellar for 4-6 years Retail: $49 Club: $39.20

4 2015 malbec san lucas Alc. 14.9% TA 6.1 ph Cases label artist Gro Thorsen London, UK tasting notes Toasty mocha spice aromas hit the nose as dark black fruit flavors surround the palate. Structured earthy tannins make for a rich finish and give this wine great aging potential. cellaring recommendation Drink now or cellar for 4-6 years Retail: $45 Club: $ pallas red estate Alc. 14.8% TA 5.5 ph Cases label artist Don and Era Farnsworth Oakland, CA tasting notes This estate blend has structured flavors of dark berries, with notes of cocoa, spicy herbs, and sweet earth. Fully integrated tannins give way to a long, balanced finish. blend 31% Merlot, 28% Malbec, 22% Cab Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon farm practice Demeter Certified Biodynamic cellaring recommendation Drink now or cellar for 6-8 years Retail: $65 Club: $52

5 2015 sangiovese upper ridge vineyard pine mtn./cloverdale peak Alc. 14.8% TA 6.1 ph Cases label artist Hilary Williams Santa Rosa, CA tasting notes A smooth boisterous red, boasting raspberry, cherry and white pepper flavors tinged by sweet earth. Vibrant, fresh and balanced, with a fruity, minerally finish. cellaring recommendation Drink now or cellar for 6-8 years Retail: $42 Club: $ malbec upper ridge vineyard pine mtn./cloverdale peak Alc. 14.8% TA 5.9 ph Cases label artist Paul D. Gibson San Francisco, CA tasting notes Rich and powerfully fruity, with concentrated red plum, dark currant and blackberry flavors supported by structured tannins. Fresh acidity shows on the finish, with notes of chocolate and raspberry ganache. cellaring recommendation Drink now or cellar for 6-8 years Retail: $45 Club: $36

6 Vintage Notes 2015: This was the fourth year of the severe drought in California. The dry weather resulted in an earlier harvest, by almost three weeks. Yields were impacted by the weather, which stressed bud break resulting in fewer clusters on each vine. While yields were lower than vintages 13 and 14, the caliber of the fruit was just as remarkable. 2016: We had become accustomed to working with limited amounts of water due to the drought, but this year we worried about abundance - it was a wet winter. Despite early season warmth and rain challenges, once we hit ripening season we had great weather for the hanging fruit to reach full maturity and to achieve ideal flavors and balance. RE-ORDER BY to receive 30% OFF c a s e s 25% off 1-11 bottles Imagery Estate Winery highway 12 Glen Ellen, CA Printed on 100% recycled paper.