MERITAGE RESERVE EXCLUSIVE WINE CLUB RELEASE APRIL A Founder s Club Exclusive Release

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1 A Founder s Club Exclusive Release Founders Club Members will be the first to experience this special reserve release It is our pleasure to enclosed 4 bottles of the yet to be released Reserve Meritage in this month s Founders Club mailing We consider this Meritage to be one of our best was an outstanding vintage and we wanted to give our Founder s Club members the first opportunity to experience this fantastic wine (aside from the Kacaba Staff of course) And if the prospect of being the first to sample Kacaba s newest and biggest wine before the public wasn t enough We re offering all valued Founder s Club Members, the opportunity to save $10 per bottle This is a great opportunity to not only stock your cellar with reserve Kacaba wine but to stock up for this upcoming spring, summer BBQ season Call or retailmanager@kacabacom to order your Reserve Meritage with free shipping No minimum order required OFFER VALID FOR CLUB MEMBERS ONLY UP TO APRIL 30TH, 2015

2 8 9 : ; < 9 = > ;? > A < B C D 8 B ; E F G H I E H J K K L M 8 9 : ; 9 O 8? > A < B C D 8 B ; E F G H I E H J P P L M Q R D B? > A < B C < A S B ; E H G H I E H J T P L M 9 U V O U C EIGHTEEN MONTHS < B 9 U A C FRENCH OAK J W X L M / AMERICAN OAK J K X L M 9 R 8 D? D R C 140 % BY VOLUME < B Y R A C DRY RED WINE < = U 8 D O B A O B C 53 g/l TECHNICAL NOTES The Kacaba Reserve Meritage was blended from exclusively estate grown Bordeaux varieties All old growth Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot fruit was hand harvested at optimal ripeness to ensure top quality of this flagship red wine After the hand harvest all the fruits underwent a gentle de-stemming and separate small batch fermentation, hand punch-down to soak the cap were conducted four times daily Then all separate Bordeaux batches were pressed form skins and barrel aged for 18 months REGULAR PRICE - $4495 per bottle CLUB SPECIAL - $3495 per bottle Meritage, a name for red and white Bordeaux-style wines without infringing on the Bordeaux (France) region's legally protected designation of origin A red Meritage must be made from a blend of at least two of the following varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, St Macaire, Gros Verdot, or Carmenère, with no varietal comprising more than 90% of the blend The chosen oak to mature components for this Reserve blend was a combination of premium French oak (60%) and American oak (40%) with forty percent of the barrels being first fill After the barrel aging all the individual varietals were racked into stainless steel tank to create the final blend chosen by Winemaker, John Tummon and Proprietor, Michal Kacaba No two Meritage blends are ever the same from Kacaba Vineyards Winery; the blend is a reflection of the growing season and showcases the best traits of the individual Bordeaux varietals The final blend for the Reserve Meritage; 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cabernet Franc and 23% Merlot A wonderfully complex wine unique to not only Kacaba Winery, but the vintage TASTING NOTES In the glass the Reserve Meritage exudes depth of character immediately Dark ruby in colour hinting towards black hues in the glass Robust, ripe fruit characteristics of black currant, raspberry and cedar leap forth on the nose backed by blueberry jam aromatics On the palate firm youthful tannins give great grip with ample fruits showcasing a full round mouthfeel Complex notes of spice follow forward through a mid-palate finish showing coffee and pepper Savour this wine now with decanting or age for up to 2027! " # $ % & '! ( ) *! + &,! & ) - / & & * / * 5 * 1 4 & % * / * 5 * % /, 7

3 IN THE CLASSROOM WITH Meritage is a term that sometimes needs a little explaining Many people might comment saying I ve never heard of the Meritage grape or question, what is Meritage because they are unfamiliar with the term The word Meritage refers to a wine made from grapes that find their origins in the Bordeaux region of France This region is famous for wines made from red grapes; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec, but also wines made from white grapes; Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Ultimately these grapes are then produced into wine and blended to reflect the quality seen in the finest wines from Bordeaux region International regulations specify that the term Bordeaux can only refer to wines made in the Bordeaux region from Bordeaux grapes Making wine from Bordeaux grapes outside of the Bordeaux region must be named something else The term Meritage was invented in 1988 by a group of Californians in Napa They wanted to merit the heritage of the traditional Bordeaux blend, so they coined the term Meritage It has since spread across North America and has become synonymous with quality, complexity and age ability At Kacaba Vineyards Winery we strive to produce superior quality wines that reflect the terrior of our vineyards and will age gracefully similar to those from some of the best vineyards found in Bordeaux We produce single varietal wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot but we do strive for the ultimate blend of these varieties as well Only in the very best vintages do we produce a proper Reserve Meritage wine Our particular blend uses only Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot using only Kacaba grown grapes REGULAR PRICE - $4495 per bottle CLUB SPECIAL - $3495 per bottle Since the first vintage at Kacaba in 1999; a Meritage of this quality has only been produced five times, in 2002, 2004, 2007, 2010 and Simply put, a wine such as our Reserve Meritage is rare We feel that Meritage should only be produced when the wine itself is equal to or better than anything that originates from the Bordeaux region itself Feel free to compare this to any traditional Bordeaux wine, we think you will be pleasantly surprised Z [ [ \ ] ^ _ ` a b c d e ^ _ f g h _ i d j _ d g \ k l m \ d n \ [ o [ p l o [ p l [ d q o r p p o ] h m h s h o r d t t t c ] h m h s h c m j u

4 & T H E S P R I N G L A M B B U R G E R Finally winter has subsided and the spring snow-drop flowers have broken ground Time to dust of the grill and embrace spring Uncork the Reserve Meritage, and let s get to outside grilling! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp minced yellow onion 12 oz ground lamb 4 oz ground pork 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp dried Greek oregano 1 2 tsp ground coriander 1 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp each finely chopped parsley, mint, and dill 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 scallion, chopped Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 black olives, drained, pitted, and roughly chopped 8 sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped 1 3 cup crumbled feta cheese 10 leaves baby arugula 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 2 hamburger buns, toasted PREPARATION 1 Heat 2 tbsp oil in an 8" skillet over high heat Add onions; cook until browned, about 6 minutes Transfer onions to a plate; let cool In a bowl, mix onions, lamb, pork, mustard, herbs, spices, garlic, scallions, and salt and pepper Form meat into two 1"-thick patties; set aside 2 Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or heat a gas grill to medium-high (or heat a tablespoon of canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat) Grill burgers, flipping once, until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 10 minutes for medium rare In a small bowl, combine feta, arugula, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes; toss with the remaining oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper Place each burger on the bottom half of a bun and top each with the vegetables and bun top v w w x y z { } ~ z { ƒ { { ƒ x ˆ x Š x w w Œ ˆ w Œ ˆ w Ž Œ Œ y Ž y

5 & T H E B L AC K B E A N B U R G E R Looking for somthing new the grilling season? Show your grill some plant-based love These savory vegetarian burgers are quick to make and delicious for all BBQ attendees, don t forget the Reserve Meritage for a perfect pairing INGREDIENTS 1 tsp olive oil ½ cup onion, diced 1 clove garlic, chopped ¼ cup red pepper, finely diced 1 jalapeno, finely diced 1 cup kale, finely chopped ½ tsp ground cumin ½ cup cooked quinoa 1 ½ cups black beans, drained and mashed 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds, minced Salt and Pepper, to taste Brown rice flour, as needed PREPARATION (5 easy steps) 1 Over medium heat sauté onion, garlic, jalapeno and red pepper in oil until softened Add kale and cook until softened 2 Combine all ingredients together to form dough Add brown rice flour as a binder, if needed 3 Shape dough into 6 burger patties and lightly dust with brown rice flour 4 Fry in a small amount of oil until golden on each side or bake for 20 minutes at 400 F 5 Finish burgers on the grill and serve in gluten-free bun š œ ž Ÿ œ œ Ÿ œ œ ª «ª œ «