Rampage Vineyard. 1,547± Acres Sale Price: $25,000,000. City of Fresno. Madera Ranchos. S a n Jo a q u i n R i ve r

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1 Madera County, Califor nia 1,547± Acres Sale Price: $25,000,000 City of Fresno S a n Jo a q u i n R i ve r 41 Madera Ranchos N Presented by: Phil Christensen T: M: p.christensen@agriglobe.com Jon Daggett T: M: jdaggett@pearsonrealty.com

2 L o c a t i o n The Rampage Vineyard is located in southeastern Madera County, lying north of Avenue 13 and East of Road 36, immediately adjacent to the Madera Ranchos community. Accessibility to the Rampage Vineyard is very good. Agricultural production in the area is mainly grapes, citrus, pistachios, olives and cattle. The necessary infrastructure for processing and storage of wine, as well as related services, is readily available. The vineyard s physical address is Ave 13, Madera, California The vineyard is located in portions of Township 11 South, Range 19 East, Sections 25, 26 & 27. Fresno Yosemite International Airport 168 Fort Washington Country Club Woodward Lake Fresno State University Kaiser Permanete Medical Center Riverpark & Palm Bluffs Corporate Center Woodward Park 41 City of Fresno Riverpark/Villaggio Entertainment/Shopping Centers S a n Jo a q u i n Children s Hospital Central California R i ve r Fig Garden Golf Club San Joaquin Country Club Riverside Golf Course Road 35 Copper River Country Club Rolling Hills Estates Road 40 Road 39 Avenue 10 Riverbend Golf Club Gateway Village Avenue 12 Madera Ranchos Liberty High School N M a d e r a I r r i g a t i o n D i s t r i c t C a n a l 6. 2 L a t e r a l Rampage Vineyard

3 P r o p e r t y I n f o r m a t i o n Assessor s Parcel Numbers Zoning General Plan Ranch History ARE-40 (for both parcels) AE (for both parcels) The vineyard was planted between the years of , and was referred to as the Smith Ranch. Original varieties included Chenin Blanc, Grenache and French Colombard. Over time, the various blocks were replanted and or grafted to its current variety mix of Chardonnay (51±%), Merlot (13±%), Zinfandel (28±%), Pinot Grigio (8±%) and Viognier (0.7±%). Climate Average Annual Precipitation: 10.6± inches (269.2 mm) Temperature, Mean: 61.2 Fahrenheit (16.2 C) Frost Risk: Moderate The local climate allows for a wide variety of agricultural production and is especially suited for vineyards. The frost risk for grape production is moderate with reported damage to portions of Rampage in years past. Limited precipitation during the summer months requires irrigation. Source: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Shop/Equipment Yard Improvements The shop and equipment yard consists of a 7,000± square foot metal shop building with improved office, completely enclosed with a 6 foot chain link fence.

4 Rampage Vineyard Mader a County, Califor nia PLANTING MAP Vine yard Composition The vineyard is comprised of 26 individual contiguous blocks. Each vineyard block is rectangular in shape and approximately 60 acres in area with the exception of blocks 41, 43 & 44 which are irregularly shaped and contain 72.4, 25.5 and 48.8 acres respectively. Variety Chardonnay Merlot Zinfandel Pinot Grigio Viognier (planted 2010) Non Agricultural Total Acres/Hectares Acres ± , Hectares ±

5 V i n e y a r d C o m p o s i t i o n ( C o n t i n u e d ) Variety Rootstock Vine Spacing ± Trellis Acres ± Chardonnay Freedom / Own 11 x 3 & 11 x 6 steel t-posts w/ 30 x-arms Merlot Freedom / Own 11 x 3 & 11 x 6 steel t-posts w/ 30 x-arms Zinfandel Freedom / Own 11 x 7 & 11 x 5 steel t-posts w/ 30 x-arms Pinot Grigio Freedom / Own 11 x 7 steel t-posts w/ 30 x-arms Viognier Freedom 11 x 5 steel t-posts w/ 30 x-arms Net Planted 1, W i n e r y C o n t r a c t s The Rampage Vineyard is located within the Madera American Viticultural Area (AVA) which lies entirely within the District 13 grape pricing area. All of the Pinot Grigio and Viognier and approximately one half of the Chardonnay and Zinfandel production, are sold on the spot market. Major wineries purchasing grapes from the Rampage Vineyard in the recent past include Gallo, Bronco, Delicato, Fetzer, O Neill and ASV. All of the Merlot and approximately one half of the Chardonnay and Zinfandel have contracts with wineries. See details below. Variety Winery Term $/Ton Tons Contracted ± Chardonnay The Wine Group $350 (1) (Roadside) 3,500 Zinfandel The Wine Group $250 (1) (Roadside) 2,500 Merlot O Neill Vintners $350 (1) (Roadside) All (1) Roadside: Winery pays or reimburses vineyard for the cost of trucking the grapes to the winery (FOB Vineyard).

6 CONCEPTUAL LAND E PLAN L a n d D e v e l o p m e n t The property is located within the Highway 41 corridor approximately three miles north of Fresno. Significant future growth is planned for this area with nearby approved projects including the Gateway Village and Rio Mesa. This is a conceptual land use plan designed for a master planned community consisting of approximately 6,000 residential units, mixed-use commercial, parks, lakes, a high school, a middle school and three elementary schools. No applications for entitlements have been submitted to date.

7 Farm Management Agriglobe, Inc. Farm asset and vineyard management are provided by Agriglobe, Inc. and Ellen Vineyards, Inc. Agriglobe, Inc. was established in 12 and has successfully served the international agricultural investment community. Agriglobe clients include individuals, private and public corporations and international investment funds. Agriglobe has developed and managed large and small farms including citrus, nut and tree fruit orchards, vineyards, kiwi plantations and many other agricultural commodities grown in California. Agriglobe s experience and knowledge is diverse. Managing agricultural assets requires more than just the farmer s knowledge. Finance, chemistry, labor relations and many other skills are needed to effectively yield the maximum return from the land. With increasing labor rates, migrant labor issues and pesticide safety concerns, Agriglobe brings together the team of professionals necessary to provide the complete management package. In addition to farm management, Agriglobe consulting provides critical analysis of your existing farm, or a potential new acquisition. We perform financial reviews of accounting principles, audits of labor and chemical suppliers, and most importantly, crop accounting. We also provide crop-specific reporting which includes recommendations based on markets, soil, climate and available infrastructure. Ellen Vineyards, Inc. Price, Terms & Conditions Chris Ellen has provided the custom farming services for Rampage Vineyard since 2005, and has provided consulting services for prior owners since the early 1980 s. Mr. Ellen has farmed vineyards managed by Agriglobe since 12 and also owns and leases vineyards for his own benefit. With a degree in Plant Science / Viticulture from California State University, Fresno, Chris Ellen is uniquely qualified to farm the Rampage Vineyard. His knowledge and history with Rampage is extensive and invaluable. Sale price is Twenty Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00) all cash at close of escrow. Viewing is by appointment only. Sale is subject to changes of acreages offered for sale, change of price & terms, withdrawal from market without notice, and other conditions that may be required by Seller. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any offer(s). Only permanent affixed fixtures are included in any sale, consisting of affixed irrigation pumps, trellis system, irrigation system, shop, & miscellaneous structures. No personal property, farm & office equipment, inventory, etc. is included in sale. Buyer(s) shall conduct their own due diligence of the vineyard, including, but not limited to, crop contracts, water quality & quantity, irrigation systems, trellis system, soils, rootstocks, neighboring properties, environmental, wildlife, county general plans, zoning, Williamson Act, flood zones, air quality regulations, weather, fire & seismic hazards, geological, federal, state, county, & city rules & regulations, etc.

8 Disclosure Acreages and property boundaries herein are approximate, and maps and photos may not be to scale. This offering was prepared solely as a brief overview of the subject property being offered herein. Prospective purchasers are advised that changes may have occurred in the physical, financial, legal, and governmental aspect/conditions of the property, prior to, during, and after this offering was prepared. Neither the broker nor the seller makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the completeness and accuracy of the information contained herein, or as to any other matter related to the vineyard including any subsequent information that the seller or third parties may provide to buyers. Neither seller nor the broker has made any independent investigation or verification of any information or materials provided to prospective buyers. It is the buyer s responsibility to confirm & verify all subject property information obtained from any source, including, but not limited to: boundaries, gross acres, net farmable acres, rootstocks, clones, crop production, climate, water availability (quantity and quality), governmental regulations, environmental concerns, etc. The buyers are advised to conduct a careful, independent investigation of the property, using appropriate and qualified consultants, advisors, and legal counsel to determine the suitability of the property for buyer s intended uses. Seller requests all offers be submitted in the form of a Letter of Intent. Upon seller s acceptance of buyer s Letter of Intent, seller s legal counsel shall provide a formal purchase contract for review and approval by buyer and seller. Seller reserves the right to accept backup offers and to continue to market the subject property for sale, until escrow has been completed. This offering shall not create any legal rights or obligations between any prospective buyer and seller, and any such rights or obligations are hereby disclaimed. Legal rights or obligations between the seller and any prospective buyer will come into existence only when, and if, a definitive purchase agreement is signed and delivered by such parties, and the legal rights and obligations of such parties shall then be only those which are set forth in the fully-executed purchase agreement. Exclusive Offering; Letter of Intent & requests for additional information may be provided upon execution of seller s non-disclosure agreement. Contact Phil Christensen Agriglobe, Inc. Jon Daggett Pearson Realty 2787 W. Bullard Ave, Suite N. Palm Ave, Suite 101 Fresno CA Fresno CA CA DRE # CA DRE # T: +1 (559) T: +1 (559) F: +1 (559) F: +1 (559) M: +1 (559) M: +1 (559) p.christensen@agriglobe.com jdaggett@pearsonrealty.com

9 Madera County, Califor nia 1,547± Acres Sale Price: $25,000,000 I-5 P r e s e n t e d b y : Sacramento 80 Phil Christensen T: M: p.christensen@agriglobe.com Stockton Oakland San Francisco Modesto San Jose 101 SITE I-5 Merced Madera Fresno Visalia 2787 W. Bullard Ave., Ste. 106 Fresno, CA Jon Daggett T: M: jdaggett@pearsonrealty.com CA 1 Bakersfield 7480 N. Palm Ave., Ste. 101 Fresno, CA I San Bernardino Los Angeles San Diego Riverside 10 8 We believe the information contained herein to be correct. It is obtained from sources which we regard as reliable, but we assume no liability for errors or omissions. Policy on cooperation: All real estate licensees are invited to offer this property to prospective buyers. Do not offer to other agents without prior approval.